Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 426 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041640
Common Names
- Sodiro's Alloispermum
- Alloispermum Sodiroi
- Sodiroi Alloispermum
Description
Alloispermum sodiroi (also called Sodiro's Alloispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Ecuador. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in moist, grassy areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alloispermum sodiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antispasmodic properties and is used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alloispermum sodiroi is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloispermum sodiroi is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until rooted. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Alloispermum sodiroi
Alloispermum sodiroi is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andean foothills of the region.
Alloispermum sodiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alloispermum sodiroi?
Alloispermum sodiroi
What is the common name of Alloispermum sodiroi?
Sodiro's Alloispermum
What is the natural habitat of Alloispermum sodiroi?
It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Colombia
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,