Homalolepis ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1305515
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Devecchi & Pirani
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(2): 564. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317969
Common Names
- Homalolepis ferruginea
- Ferruginous Homalolepis
- Ferruginous Spikemoss
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Homalolepis ferruginea (also called 'Rusty Water-willow', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Homalolepis ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalolepis ferruginea has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, rusty leaves.
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Homalolepis ferruginea is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.
Homalolepis ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalolepis ferruginea?
Homalolepis ferruginea
What is the family of Homalolepis ferruginea?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Homalolepis ferruginea?
Rusty Daisy
Species in the Homalolepis genus
Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia, Homalolepis maiana, Homalolepis planaltina, Homalolepis pohliana, Homalolepis pumila, Homalolepis rigida, Homalolepis rotundata, Homalolepis trichilioides, Homalolepis praecox, Homalolepis glabra, Homalolepis cedron, Homalolepis paraensis, Homalolepis morettii, Homalolepis ferruginea, Homalolepis bahiensis, Homalolepis guajirensis,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,
References
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.
Flora e Funga do Brasil record FB604263: Based on the initial data import