Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tripteris
ID:
117370

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 655 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116699

Common Names

  • Florestina
  • Three-Leaved Daisy
  • Three-Leaved Everlasting

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Synonyms

  • Lepidopappus tripteris Moc. & Sessé [unknown]
  • Palafoxia tripteris (DC.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Palafoxia tripteris tripteris [unknown]
  • Palafoxia tripteris brevis Shinners [unknown]

Description

Florestina tripteris (also called Wild Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Florestina tripteris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Florestina tripteris has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Florestina tripteris is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by seed.

Where to Find Florestina tripteris

Florestina tripteris is native to South America and can be found in dry and rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Florestina tripteris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Florestina tripteris?

Florestina tripteris

What is the common name of Florestina tripteris?

Three-winged Florestina

What is the natural habitat of Florestina tripteris?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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,

References