Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) R.H.Acuña & Weigend
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 365(3): 282. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423433
Description
Aosa grandis (also called 'Large Aosa', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has large, oval-shaped leaves, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aosa grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aosa grandis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aosa grandis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Both methods of propagation should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Aosa grandis
Aosa grandis is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as forests and riverbanks.
Aosa grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aosa grandis?
Aosa grandis
What is the common name of Aosa grandis?
Large aosa
What is the natural habitat of Aosa grandis?
It is found in moist forests in the Himalayas of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Aosa genus
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana,
Aosa parviflora,
Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,
References
Rafael H. Acuña C.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Acuña' in the authors string.