Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achilleifolia
ID:
1240404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) P.K.Mukh. & Constance

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 44 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239742

Common Names

  • Meeboldia Achilleifolia
  • Achilleifolia Meeboldia
  • Achilleifolia Plant

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Description

Meeboldia achilleifolia (also called Achillea-Leaved Meeboldia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has a rounded crown. Its bark is smooth and gray, and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in dry, rocky areas in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Meeboldia achilleifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide ground cover and to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meeboldia achilleifolia has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meeboldia achilleifolia is a deciduous shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has an upright, spreading habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Meeboldia achilleifolia

Meeboldia achilleifolia is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Meeboldia achilleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meeboldia achilleifolia?

Meeboldia achilleifolia

What is the common name of Meeboldia achilleifolia?

Achillea-leaved Meeboldia

What is the natural habitat of Meeboldia achilleifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America

Species in the Meeboldia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50104191: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
Prasanta Kumar Mukherjee (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Mukh.' in the authors string.