Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 561 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031448
Common Names
- Aspilia thouarsii
- Thouarsii Aspilia
- Aspilia Thouarsii
Synonyms
- Wedelia thouarsii (A.DC.) H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Aspilia thouarsii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Africa and is commonly found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aspilia thouarsii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspilia thouarsii flower is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia thouarsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).
Where to Find Aspilia thouarsii
Aspilia thouarsii is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Aspilia thouarsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspilia thouarsii?
Aspilia thouarsii
What is the common name of Aspilia thouarsii?
Thouars' Aspilia
Where is Aspilia thouarsii native to?
Madagascar
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,