Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
527893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 427 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527225

Common Names

  • Ear-leaved Alonsoa
  • Alonsoa Auriculata
  • Ear-leaved Daisy

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Description

Alonsoa auriculata (also called 'Ear-leaved Alonsoa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to South America and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Alonsoa auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alonsoa auriculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alonsoa auriculata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Alonsoa auriculata

Alonsoa auriculata can be found in South America.

Alonsoa auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alonsoa auriculata?

Alonsoa auriculata

What type of plant is Alonsoa auriculata?

A perennial herb

Where is Alonsoa auriculata native to?

South America

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:9528-2: 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].