Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 145 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002807
Common Names
- Salvador's Rensonia
- Salvador's Cottonweed
- Salvador's Rabbitbrush
Description
Rensonia salvadorica (also called the Salvadoran Rensonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has alternate leaves that are lanceolate and serrated, and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rensonia salvadorica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rensonia salvadorica is yellow, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rensonia salvadorica is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Rensonia salvadorica
Rensonia salvadorica is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.
Rensonia salvadorica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rensonia salvadorica?
Rensonia salvadorica
What are the common names of Rensonia salvadorica?
Salvador's Rensonia, Salvador's Rensonia, Salvador's Rensonia, Salvador's Rensonia
What is the habitat of Rensonia salvadorica?
It is found in dry, open areas, at elevations up to 2,000 m.
Species in the Rensonia 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,