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
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.
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
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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,