Status:
valid
Authors:
Cockayne
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 46: 64 (1914) (1913 publ. 1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031939
Common Names
- Raoulia beauverdii
- Beauverd's Raoulia
- Beauverd Raoulia
Description
Raoulia beauverdii (also called 'Beauverd's raoulia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Raoulia beauverdii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Raoulia beauverdii is yellow with a white center and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 1.5 mm. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raoulia beauverdii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Raoulia beauverdii
Raoulia beauverdii is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine areas. It is also found in parts of Australia.
Raoulia beauverdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raoulia beauverdii?
Raoulia beauverdii
What is the common name of Raoulia beauverdii?
Beauverd's Raoulia
What is the habitat of Raoulia beauverdii?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodland
Species in the Raoulia genus
Raoulia monroi,
Raoulia buchananii,
Raoulia australis,
Raoulia hookeri,
Raoulia parkii,
Raoulia beauverdii,
Raoulia tenuicaulis,
Raoulia apice-nigra,
Raoulia planchonii,
Raoulia glabra,
Raoulia petrimia,
Raoulia cinerea,
Raoulia petriensis,
Raoulia subsericea,
Raoulia albosericea,
Raoulia haastii,
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,