Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guerreroanum
ID:
1369

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(2): 151 (-152) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000698

Common Names

  • Guerreroanum Alloispermum
  • Guerreroanum's Alloispermum
  • Alloispermum Guerreroanum

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Description

Alloispermum guerreroanum (also called Guerrero's Alloispermum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Alloispermum guerreroanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alloispermum guerreroanum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloispermum guerreroanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be watered regularly and should be ready to transplant in about 6 weeks.

Where to Find Alloispermum guerreroanum

Alloispermum guerreroanum can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Alloispermum guerreroanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloispermum guerreroanum?

Alloispermum guerreroanum

What is the common name of Alloispermum guerreroanum?

Guerrero's Alloispermum

Where is Alloispermum guerreroanum found?

Alloispermum guerreroanum is found in Mexico.

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,