Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake in Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 500, pl. 43 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028498
Common Names
- Rubriceps Duidaea
- Red-headed Duidaea
- Red-crowned Duidaea
Description
Duidaea rubriceps (also called Red-crested Duidaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Duidaea rubriceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory conditions, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duidaea rubriceps has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duidaea rubriceps is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.
Where to Find Duidaea rubriceps
Duidaea rubriceps can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Duidaea rubriceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duidaea rubriceps?
Duidaea rubriceps
What is the common name of Duidaea rubriceps?
Red-crested Duidaea
What is the family of Duidaea rubriceps?
Asteraceae
Species in the Duidaea 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,