Ruilopezia josephensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
josephensis
ID:
90664
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 52 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089993
Common Names
- Ruilopezia josephensis
- Joseph's Ruilopezia
- Joseph's Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruilopezia josephensis (also called Joseph's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland, scrubland and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Ruilopezia josephensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruilopezia josephensis is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruilopezia josephensis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells. It is tolerant of light frosts.
Where to Find Ruilopezia josephensis
Ruilopezia josephensis is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece and Turkey.
Ruilopezia josephensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruilopezia josephensis?
Ruilopezia josephensis
What type of plant is Ruilopezia josephensis?
Ruilopezia josephensis is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where does Ruilopezia josephensis grow?
Ruilopezia josephensis is native to the Canary Islands.
Species in the Ruilopezia genus
Ruilopezia bromelioides, Ruilopezia figueirasii, Ruilopezia bracteosa, Ruilopezia leucactina, Ruilopezia cardonae, Ruilopezia emmanuelis, Ruilopezia vergarae, Ruilopezia margarita, Ruilopezia marcescens, Ruilopezia coloradarum, Ruilopezia floccosa, Ruilopezia viridis, Ruilopezia grisea, Ruilopezia atropurpurea, Ruilopezia josephensis, Ruilopezia lopez-palacii, Ruilopezia jabonensis, Ruilopezia ruizii, Ruilopezia hanburiana, Ruilopezia lindenii, Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii, Ruilopezia paltonioides, Ruilopezia jahnii, Ruilopezia usubillagae,
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-46291: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.