Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 325 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332061
Common Names
- Aldama sodiroi
- Sodiroi Aldama
- Sodiroi's Aldama
Description
Aldama sodiroi (also called Sodiro's 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 Ecuador and Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Aldama sodiroi has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aldama sodiroi is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aldama sodiroi is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Aldama sodiroi
Aldama sodiroi is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Azuay and Loja.
Aldama sodiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aldama sodiroi?
Aldama sodiroi
What is the common name of Aldama sodiroi?
Aldama
What is the natural habitat of Aldama sodiroi?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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,