Status:
valid
Authors:
M.O.Dillon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 21: 145 (-147), fig. 1 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088333
Common Names
- Mexican Daisy
- Pretty Flourensia
- Mexican Conebush
Description
Flourensia pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Flourensia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is found in grassy meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flourensia pulcherrima is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flourensia pulcherrima is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Flourensia pulcherrima
Flourensia pulcherrima is native to South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Flourensia pulcherrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia pulcherrima?
Flourensia pulcherrima
What is the common name of Flourensia pulcherrima?
Beautiful Flourensia
Where is Flourensia pulcherrima found?
Flourensia pulcherrima is found in South America
Species in the Flourensia genus
Flourensia hirtissima,
Flourensia glutinosa,
Flourensia fiebrigii,
Flourensia peruviana,
Flourensia ilicifolia,
Flourensia blakeana,
Flourensia angustifolia,
Flourensia solitaria,
Flourensia oolepis,
Flourensia glutinosa,
Flourensia pringlei,
Flourensia monticola,
Flourensia heterolepis,
Flourensia thurifera,
Flourensia cernua,
Flourensia niederleinii,
Flourensia pulcherrima,
Flourensia cajabambensis,
Flourensia retinophylla,
Flourensia laurifolia,
Flourensia polycephala,
Flourensia tortuosa,
Flourensia microphylla,
Flourensia macroligulata,
Flourensia leptopoda,
Flourensia retinophylla,
Flourensia campestris,
Flourensia hirta,
Flourensia suffrutescens,
Flourensia resinosa,
Flourensia collodes,
Flourensia dentata,
Flourensia riparia,
Flourensia macrophylla,
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,