Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 135 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123753
Common Names
- Gonzalez's Alloispermum
- Gonzalez's False Flax
- Gonzalez's False Linseed
Description
Alloispermum gonzaleziae (also called Gonzalez's alloispermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alloispermum gonzaleziae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alloispermum gonzaleziae has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloispermum gonzaleziae can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Alloispermum gonzaleziae
Alloispermum gonzaleziae can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Alloispermum gonzaleziae FAQ
What are the common names of Alloispermum gonzaleziae?
Alloispermum gonzaleziae is commonly known as Gonzalez's alloispermum.
What is the growing season of Alloispermum gonzaleziae?
Alloispermum gonzaleziae typically blooms from October to December.
What is the habitat of Alloispermum gonzaleziae?
Alloispermum gonzaleziae is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Species in the Alloispermum genus
Alloispermum guerreroanum,
Alloispermum palmeri,
Alloispermum integrifolium,
Alloispermum caracasanum,
Alloispermum scabrum,
Alloispermum insuetum,
Alloispermum pachensis,
Alloispermum sodiroi,
Alloispermum lindenii,
Alloispermum tridacoides,
Alloispermum scabrifolium,
Alloispermum steyermarkii,
Alloispermum gonzaleziae,
Alloispermum weberbaueri,
Alloispermum colimense,
Alloispermum michoacanum,
Alloispermum longiradiatum,
Alloispermum palmeri,
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,