Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ensifolia
ID:
1319550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 323 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332004

Common Names

  • Ensifolia Aldama
  • Ensifolia
  • Aldama Ensifolia

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Description

Aldama ensifolia (also called Sword-leaved Aldama, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Aldama ensifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aldama ensifolia is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldama ensifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aldama ensifolia

Aldama ensifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Aldama ensifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aldama ensifolia?

Aldama ensifolia

What is the common name of Aldama ensifolia?

Sword-Leaved Aldama

What is the natural habitat of Aldama ensifolia?

Aldama ensifolia is found in the dry, rocky hills of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Species in the Aldama genus

Aldama mesoamericana, Aldama dentata, Aldama arenaria, Aldama aspilioides, Aldama bakeriana, Aldama bracteata, Aldama filifolia, Aldama santacatarinensis, Aldama subtruncata, Aldama tenuifolia, Aldama trichophylla, Aldama veredensis, Aldama vernonioides, Aldama kunthiana, Aldama laxicymosa, Aldama meridionalis, Aldama oblongifolia, Aldama robusta, Aldama rubra, Aldama gardneri, Aldama goyasensis, Aldama goyazii, Aldama grandiflora, Aldama knobiana, Aldama discolor, Aldama adenotricha, Aldama amphichlora, Aldama anchusifolia, Aldama angustifolia, Aldama apiculata, Aldama atacamensis, Aldama australis, Aldama bishopii, Aldama brandegeei, Aldama buddlejiformis, Aldama brittonii, Aldama breviflosculosa, Aldama canescens, Aldama congesta, Aldama coraniana, Aldama cordifolia, Aldama cornifolia, Aldama densifolia, Aldama dilloniorum, Aldama ellenbergii, Aldama emaciata, Aldama ensifolia, Aldama excelsa, Aldama fabrisii, Aldama flava,

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.