Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 188 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027982
Common Names
- Broadleaf Aspilia
- Broadleaf False Boneset
- Broadleaf Thoroughwort
Synonyms
- Viguiera platyphylla Baker [unknown]
Description
Aspilia platyphylla (also called Broadleaf Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a single, erect stem with a few branches, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspilia platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspilia platyphylla has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia platyphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is easily propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and air pollution.
Where to Find Aspilia platyphylla
Aspilia platyphylla is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical areas.
Aspilia platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspilia platyphylla?
Aspilia platyphylla
What is the common name of Aspilia platyphylla?
African Daisy
What are the uses of Aspilia platyphylla?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
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,