Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
127724

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 330 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127053



Common Names

  • Scabra Richardia
  • Scabra Richardia
  • Richardia scabra


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Synonyms

  • Plethyrsis glauca Raf. [valid]
  • Richardia cubensis A.Rich. [valid]
  • Richardia pilosa Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Richardia procumbens Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Richardsonia pilosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth [valid]
  • Richardsonia scabra (L.) A.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Spermacoce hirsuta Willd. [valid]
  • Spermacoce involucrata Pursh [valid]
  • Richardia scabra chacoensis E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo [valid]
  • Richardsonia cubensis A.Rich. [valid]

Description

Richardia scabra (also called 'Scabra', 'Scabra-dwarf-cottonweed' and 'Scabra-dwarf-cottonweed-daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Richardia scabra is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover or a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Richardia scabra has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richardia scabra is a perennial herb native to the tropical Andes in South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Richardia scabra

Richardia scabra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Richardia scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Richardia scabra?

Richardia scabra

What type of plant is Richardia scabra?

It is an annual herb

Where is Richardia scabra found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

IPNI record: 764679-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000296700
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-178500: Originally associated with wfo-0000296700
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-178500: Originally associated with wfo-0000296700
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:764679-1: Based on the initial data import