Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
527916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 457 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527248

Common Names

  • Southern Alonsoa
  • Alonsoa Meridionalis
  • Southern Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Alonsoa parviflora (Kunth) Steud. [unknown]
  • Alonsoa mutisii Steud. [unknown]
  • Alonsoa incissaefolia latifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Alonsoa meridionalis meridionalis [unknown]
  • Alonsoa incisifolia incisifolia [unknown]

Description

Alonsoa meridionalis (also called 'Southern Alonsoa' and 'Southern Mask Flower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves and stems that are covered in bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Alonsoa meridionalis 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 meridionalis 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 meridionalis 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 meridionalis

Alonsoa meridionalis can be found in Central and South America.

Alonsoa meridionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alonsoa meridionalis?

Alonsoa meridionalis

What is the common name of Alonsoa meridionalis?

Southern Alonsoa

What is the natural habitat of Alonsoa meridionalis?

It is native to Peru and Bolivia and grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:9536-2: 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].