Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erosa
ID:
45686

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.U.Santos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 19: 90, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045015

Common Names

  • Eroded Aspilia
  • Aspilia Erosa
  • Eroded Aspilia

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Description

Aspilia erosa (also called Rough Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspilia erosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspilia erosa is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia erosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aspilia erosa

Aspilia erosa is native to the mountains of Central and South America. It can be found in dry meadows, pastures, and other dry areas.

Aspilia erosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspilia erosa?

Aspilia erosa

What is the common name of Aspilia erosa?

Rough sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Aspilia erosa?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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,

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