Status:
valid
Authors:
(Magenta) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 324 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318123
Common Names
- Aldama meridionalis
- Meridionalis Aldama
- Aldama meridionalis Plant
Description
Aldama meridionalis (also called 'Southern Aldama', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid forests, often in areas with rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aldama meridionalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aldama meridionalis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aldama meridionalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Aldama meridionalis
Aldama meridionalis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Aldama meridionalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aldama meridionalis?
Aldama meridionalis
What is the common name of Aldama meridionalis?
Southern aldama
Where is Aldama meridionalis native to?
Brazil
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,