Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
daisyanum
ID:
750174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jiménez Rodr. & Zanoni

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 17: 6 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749507

Common Names

  • Rhytidophyllum daisyanum
  • Daisy rhytidophyllum
  • Daisy rhytidophyllum

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Description

Rhytidophyllum daisyanum (also called 'Daisy Leatherflower' and 'Daisy-leaved Leatherflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidophyllum daisyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhytidophyllum daisyanum is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidophyllum daisyanum can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Rhytidophyllum daisyanum

Rhytidophyllum daisyanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.

Rhytidophyllum daisyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidophyllum daisyanum?

Rhytidophyllum daisyanum

What is the common name of Rhytidophyllum daisyanum?

Daisy wrinkleleaf

What is the natural habitat of Rhytidophyllum daisyanum?

Mountainous regions of Central America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Francisco Jiménez Rodríguez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jiménez Rodr.' in the authors string.
Thomas A. Zanoni (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanoni' in the authors string.