Status:
valid
Authors:
J.U.Santos
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Emilio Goeldi, N.S., Bot. 9(2): 209. 1994 [1993 publ. 1994]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064713
Common Names
- Aspilia Albuquerquei
- Albuquerquei Aspilia
- Purple Aspilia
Description
Aspilia albuquerquei (also called 'Albuquerque's Aspilia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aspilia albuquerquei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspilia albuquerquei is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia albuquerquei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Aspilia albuquerquei
Aspilia albuquerquei can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Aspilia albuquerquei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspilia albuquerquei?
Aspilia albuquerquei
What is the common name of Aspilia albuquerquei?
Albuquerque's Aspilia
Where is Aspilia albuquerquei found?
Aspilia albuquerquei is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Aspilia genus
Aspilia angustifolia,
Aspilia helianthoides,
Aspilia jugata,
Aspilia paraensis,
Aspilia mossambicensis,
Aspilia elata,
Aspilia rugulosa,
Aspilia linearis,
Aspilia prostrata,
Aspilia goiazensis,
Aspilia subscandens,
Aspilia pohlii,
Aspilia hispidantha,
Aspilia diniz-cruzeanae,
Aspilia duarteana,
Aspilia grazielae,
Aspilia matogrossensis,
Aspilia platyphylla,
Aspilia cavalcantei,
Aspilia thouarsii,
Aspilia bussei,
Aspilia belo-horizontinae,
Aspilia ioletae,
Aspilia eglerii,
Aspilia hatschbachii,
Aspilia helianthoides,
Aspilia pseudoyedaea,
Aspilia malaissei,
Aspilia itabaianenis,
Aspilia bojeri,
Aspilia gillettii,
Aspilia caudata,
Aspilia erosa,
Aspilia glaziovii,
Aspilia cordifolia,
Aspilia latissima,
Aspilia rudis,
Aspilia kotschyi,
Aspilia albuquerquei,
Aspilia foliosa,
Aspilia espinhacensis,
Aspilia rudis,
Aspilia pereirae,
Aspilia andrade-limae,
Aspilia macrorrhiza,
Aspilia eckendorffii,
Aspilia natalensis,
Aspilia ciliata,
Aspilia angustifolia,
Aspilia foliosa,
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,