Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.W.Sanders, Stuessy & Martic.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 47: 79. 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080136
Common Names
- Bertero's Robinsonia
- Bertero's Daisy
- Bertero's Aster
Synonyms
- Balbisia berteroi DC. [unknown]
Description
Robinsonia berteroi (also called 'Bertero's Robinsonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Robinsonia berteroi is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Robinsonia berteroi has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Robinsonia berteroi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Robinsonia berteroi
Robinsonia berteroi is native to South America and can be found in open, disturbed areas.
Robinsonia berteroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Robinsonia berteroi?
Robinsonia berteroi
What is the common name of Robinsonia berteroi?
Bertero's robinsonia
What is the natural habitat of Robinsonia berteroi?
It is native to the Caribbean
Species in the Robinsonia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,