Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhabdos
ID:
12062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 288 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011391

Common Names

  • Synotis rhabdos
  • Rhabdos Synotis
  • Rhabdos Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Senecio rhabdos C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Synotis rhabdos (also called Rhabdos Synotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall, with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Synotis rhabdos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural remedy for joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synotis rhabdos has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synotis rhabdos is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Synotis rhabdos

Synotis rhabdos is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Synotis rhabdos FAQ

What are the common names of Synotis rhabdos?

Synotis rhabdos is commonly known as the Rhabdos Fern.

What is the natural habitat of Synotis rhabdos?

Synotis rhabdos is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

What are the uses of Synotis rhabdos?

Synotis rhabdos is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Species in the Synotis genus

Synotis glomerata, Synotis vagans, Synotis fulvipes, Synotis simonsii, Synotis reniformis, Synotis lucorum, Synotis rhabdos, Synotis pseudoalata, Synotis phupeakensis, Synotis brevipappa, Synotis palmatisecta, Synotis triligulata, Synotis calocephala, Synotis ainsliaeifolia, Synotis longipes, Synotis changiana, Synotis tetrantha, Synotis brunneovillosa, Synotis setchuenensis, Synotis yakoensis, Synotis damiaoshanica, Synotis atractylidifolia, Synotis xantholeuca, Synotis solidaginea, Synotis muliensis, Synotis nayongensis, Synotis hieraciifolia, Synotis birmanica, Synotis cordifolia, Synotis auriculata, Synotis guizhouensis, Synotis austroyunnanensis, Synotis nagensium, Synotis otophylla, Synotis alata, Synotis sciatrephes, Synotis vaniotii, Synotis borii, Synotis bhot, Synotis duclouxii, Synotis acuminata, Synotis sinica, Synotis erythropappa, Synotis jowaiensis, Synotis cappa, Synotis panduriformis, Synotis saluenensis, Synotis ionodasys, Synotis lushaensis, Synotis yui,

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914689-1: Based on the initial data import