Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Sklenář & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10(2): 146. 2000 [30 Jun 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069843
Common Names
- Azorelloides Floscaldasia
- Floscaldasia Azorelloides
- Floscaldasia
Description
Floscaldasia azorelloides (also called Azorelloides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Floscaldasia azorelloides is a popular ornamental plant and is used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Floscaldasia azorelloides has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Floscaldasia azorelloides is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem, dip it in rooting hormone, and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot filled with well-draining soil.
Where to Find Floscaldasia azorelloides
Floscaldasia azorelloides can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Floscaldasia azorelloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Floscaldasia azorelloides?
Floscaldasia azorelloides
What is the common name of Floscaldasia azorelloides?
Azorelloides Floscaldasia
Where is Floscaldasia azorelloides native to?
South Africa
Species in the Floscaldasia genus
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,