Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
colimense
ID:
128196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McVaugh) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41: 33 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127525

Common Names

  • Alloispermum colimense
  • Colima Alloispermum
  • Colima

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Description

Alloispermum colimense (also called Colima alloispermum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alloispermum colimense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alloispermum colimense is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloispermum colimense is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Alloispermum colimense

Alloispermum colimense is native to the dry, mountainous regions of Mexico. It can be found in rocky soils in areas with low rainfall.

Alloispermum colimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloispermum colimense?

Alloispermum colimense

What is the common name of Alloispermum colimense?

Colima Alloispermum

What is the natural habitat of Alloispermum colimense?

Grasslands and meadows

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-88524: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.