Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caracasanum
ID:
22346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 411 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021675

Common Names

  • Alloispermum caracasanum
  • Caracas Alloispermum
  • Caracas Sunflower

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Description

Alloispermum caracasanum (also called Caracas Alloispermum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.

Uses & Benefits

Alloispermum caracasanum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alloispermum caracasanum is a small, white flower head. Its seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloispermum caracasanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alloispermum caracasanum

Alloispermum caracasanum is native to the Caribbean Islands, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.

Alloispermum caracasanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloispermum caracasanum?

Alloispermum caracasanum

What is the common name of Alloispermum caracasanum?

Caracas Ragwort

Where is Alloispermum caracasanum found?

Alloispermum caracasanum is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120961: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.