Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 628 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116216
Common Names
- Alien Heterolepis
- Heterolepis Aliena
- Aliena Heterolepis
Description
Heterolepis aliena (also called Alien's heterolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a branched stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heterolepis aliena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterolepis aliena is a yellow-orange, with a single yellow anther. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterolepis aliena is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a full sun to partial shade position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring when the new growth is just starting to appear.
Where to Find Heterolepis aliena
Heterolepis aliena is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Heterolepis aliena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterolepis aliena?
Heterolepis aliena
What is the family of Heterolepis aliena?
Asteraceae
Where is Heterolepis aliena native to?
Central Asia
Species in the Heterolepis genus
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,