Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 406 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070389
Common Names
- Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasas' Fleischmannia
- Fleischmannia
Description
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Fleischmannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a tall, branching stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii?
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can grow in a variety of soil types.
How should Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii be propagated?
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.
How often should Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii be watered?
Fleischmannia cuatrecasasii should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but it is drought tolerant and can survive periods of dryness.
Species in the Fleischmannia genus
Fleischmannia soratae,
Fleischmannia yungasensis,
Fleischmannia laxicephala,
Fleischmannia anisopoda,
Fleischmannia narinoensis,
Fleischmannia klattiana,
Fleischmannia yucatanensis,
Fleischmannia ejidensis,
Fleischmannia microstemoides,
Fleischmannia bohlmanniana,
Fleischmannia matudae,
Fleischmannia mayorii,
Fleischmannia capillipes,
Fleischmannia tamboensis,
Fleischmannia bridgesii,
Fleischmannia imitans,
Fleischmannia crocodilia,
Fleischmannia guatemalensis,
Fleischmannia arguta,
Fleischmannia obscurifolia,
Fleischmannia hemonophylla,
Fleischmannia sideritides,
Fleischmannia antiquorum,
Fleischmannia prasiifolia,
Fleischmannia sinclairii,
Fleischmannia quirozii,
Fleischmannia altihuanucana,
Fleischmannia coibensis,
Fleischmannia porphyranthema,
Fleischmannia monagasensis,
Fleischmannia bergantinensis,
Fleischmannia multinervis,
Fleischmannia granatensis,
Fleischmannia allenii,
Fleischmannia ferreyrae,
Fleischmannia laxa,
Fleischmannia zakii,
Fleischmannia fragilis,
Fleischmannia purpusii,
Fleischmannia viscidipes,
Fleischmannia schickendantzii,
Fleischmannia harlingii,
Fleischmannia marginata,
Fleischmannia lloensis,
Fleischmannia davidsmithii,
Fleischmannia sinaloensis,
Fleischmannia dissolvens,
Fleischmannia loxensis,
Fleischmannia hammellii,
Fleischmannia blakei,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,