Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urbatsch & B.L.Turner) C.F.Fernández & Urbatsch
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 136 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066992
Common Names
- Tridacoides Daisy
- Alloispermum Daisy
- Tridacoides Daisy Bush
Description
Alloispermum tridacoides (also called Three-lobed Alloispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Asia and grows in damp, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alloispermum tridacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alloispermum tridacoides has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloispermum tridacoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Alloispermum tridacoides
Alloispermum tridacoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.
Alloispermum tridacoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alloispermum tridacoides?
Alloispermum tridacoides
What is the common name of Alloispermum tridacoides?
Three-petal Alloispermum
What are the characteristics of Alloispermum tridacoides?
Alloispermum tridacoides is a perennial herb with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and hairy leaves.
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,
References
C.F. Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Fernández' in the authors string.