Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asplundii
ID:
1319443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) V.A.Funk & H.Rob.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 158 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331897

Common Names

  • Asplund's Sampera
  • Sampera asplundii
  • Asplundii Sampera

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Description

Sampera asplundii (also called Asplund's Sampera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sampera asplundii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sampera asplundii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sampera asplundii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Sampera asplundii

Sampera asplundii is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Sampera asplundii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sampera asplundii?

Sampera asplundii

What type of plant is Sampera asplundii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Sampera asplundii grow?

In dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

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,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.