Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
14613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 360 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013942

Common Names

  • Fruticosa Rolandra
  • Fruticosa Shrubby Rolandra
  • Rolandra Fruticosa

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Synonyms

  • Echinops nodiflorus Lam. [unknown]
  • Rolandra argentea Rottb. [unknown]
  • Echinops fruticosus L. [unknown]
  • Rolandra monacantha Cass. [unknown]
  • Rolandra diacantha Cass. [unknown]

Description

Rolandra fruticosa (also called 'shrubby rolandra', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests and is commonly found in the Amazon rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Rolandra fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat respiratory ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rolandra fruticosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rolandra fruticosa can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the cuttings in the ground in the fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rolandra fruticosa

Rolandra fruticosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Rolandra fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rolandra fruticosa?

Rolandra fruticosa

What is the common name of Rolandra fruticosa?

Shrubby False-Cotton

Where is Rolandra fruticosa native to?

South America

What type of plant is Rolandra fruticosa?

Shrub

What color are the flowers of Rolandra fruticosa?

White

Species in the Rolandra 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113485: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.