Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 56: 270 (-271), fig. 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037688
Common Names
- Aspilia Pseudoyedaea
- Pseudoyedaea Aspilia
- Aspilia
Description
Aspilia pseudoyedaea (also called False Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides. Its physical characteristics include a single stem with a few branches, and small white or yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aspilia pseudoyedaea is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aspilia pseudoyedaea are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia pseudoyedaea is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is best propagated by seed sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Aspilia pseudoyedaea
Aspilia pseudoyedaea can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas and north to Oklahoma.
Aspilia pseudoyedaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspilia pseudoyedaea?
Aspilia pseudoyedaea
What is the natural habitat of Aspilia pseudoyedaea?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the flowering season of Aspilia pseudoyedaea?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Aspilia genus
Aspilia angustifolia,
Aspilia helianthoides,
Aspilia jugata,
Aspilia paraensis,
Aspilia mossambicensis,
Aspilia elata,
Aspilia rugulosa,
Aspilia linearis,
Aspilia prostrata,
Aspilia goiazensis,
Aspilia subscandens,
Aspilia pohlii,
Aspilia hispidantha,
Aspilia diniz-cruzeanae,
Aspilia duarteana,
Aspilia grazielae,
Aspilia matogrossensis,
Aspilia platyphylla,
Aspilia cavalcantei,
Aspilia thouarsii,
Aspilia bussei,
Aspilia belo-horizontinae,
Aspilia ioletae,
Aspilia eglerii,
Aspilia hatschbachii,
Aspilia helianthoides,
Aspilia pseudoyedaea,
Aspilia malaissei,
Aspilia itabaianenis,
Aspilia bojeri,
Aspilia gillettii,
Aspilia caudata,
Aspilia erosa,
Aspilia glaziovii,
Aspilia cordifolia,
Aspilia latissima,
Aspilia rudis,
Aspilia kotschyi,
Aspilia albuquerquei,
Aspilia foliosa,
Aspilia espinhacensis,
Aspilia rudis,
Aspilia pereirae,
Aspilia andrade-limae,
Aspilia macrorrhiza,
Aspilia eckendorffii,
Aspilia natalensis,
Aspilia ciliata,
Aspilia angustifolia,
Aspilia foliosa,
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,