Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scabrum
ID:
25438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 412 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024767

Common Names

  • Alloispermum
  • Scabrum
  • Rough Alloispermum

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Synonyms

  • Calebrachys peduncularis Cass. [unknown]
  • Athanasia nudisperma Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Calydermos longifolius Lag. [unknown]
  • Calea peduncularis Kunth [unknown]
  • Calydermos peduncularis DC. [unknown]
  • Calea purpusii Brandegee [unknown]
  • Calydermos peduncularis peduncularis [unknown]
  • Calea peduncularis peduncularis [unknown]
  • Calea scabra scabra [unknown]
  • Calea scabra livida B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calea scabra B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calydermos scaber Lag. [unknown]
  • Athanasia procumbens Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Calea scabra peduncularis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Calydermos peduncularis epapposa Kunth ex DC. [unknown]
  • Calea scabra palustris McVaugh [unknown]
  • Calea scabra longifolia B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Alloispermum scabrum scabrum [unknown]
  • Calea peduncularis livida B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calea thysanolepis B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Calebrachys peduncularis (Kunth) Cass. ex Less. [deprecated]
  • Calea peduncularis longifolia (Lag.) A.Gray in S.Watson [deprecated]

Description

Alloispermum scabrum (also called Rough Alloispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alloispermum scabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alloispermum scabrum has small yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single, oval shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloispermum scabrum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be divided in early spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alloispermum scabrum

Alloispermum scabrum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Alloispermum scabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloispermum scabrum?

Alloispermum scabrum

What type of plant is Alloispermum scabrum?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Alloispermum scabrum found?

It is found in India

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-123928: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.