Aakia tuerckheimii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) J.R.Grande
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-22: 2 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338865
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Aakia tuerckheimii (also called Aakia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is an herbaceous annual, growing in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aakia tuerckheimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aakia tuerckheimii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aakia tuerckheimii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aakia tuerckheimii
Aakia tuerckheimii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Aakia tuerckheimii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aakia tuerckheimii?
Aakia tuerckheimii
What is the common name of Aakia tuerckheimii?
Tuerckheim's Aakia
What is the natural habitat of Aakia tuerckheimii?
Aakia tuerckheimii is native to Ecuador
Species in the Aakia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
José Ramón Grande Allende (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grande' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138062-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].