Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
45351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 53, 286 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044680

Common Names

  • Aspera Rochonia
  • Rough Rochonia
  • Rough-Leaved Rochonia

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Synonyms

  • Aster andringitrensis Humbert [unknown]

Description

Rochonia aspera (also called Rough Rochonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes, and has a rosette of spiny leaves and solitary white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Rochonia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rochonia aspera has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochonia aspera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rochonia aspera

Rochonia aspera is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Rochonia aspera FAQ

What are the common names of Rochonia aspera?

Common names of Rochonia aspera include rough-leaved rochonia, rough-leaved rochonia, and rough-leaved rochonia.

What is the growth habit of Rochonia aspera?

Rochonia aspera is a perennial herb with a creeping habit.

What is the native range of Rochonia aspera?

Rochonia aspera is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,