Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scabrifolium
ID:
69811

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 412 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069140

Common Names

  • Alloispermum scabrifolium
  • Scabrifolium Alloispermum
  • Rough-leaved Alloispermum

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Synonyms

  • Allocarpus scabrifolius Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Calea scabrifolia Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ferdinanda oppositifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Zaluzania oppositifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Calea scabrifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Benth. ex Hemsl. [deprecated]

Description

Alloispermum scabrifolium (also called Rough-Leaved Alloispermum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Alloispermum scabrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alloispermum scabrifolium is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloispermum scabrifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Alloispermum scabrifolium

Alloispermum scabrifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Alloispermum scabrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloispermum scabrifolium?

Alloispermum scabrifolium

What type of plant is Alloispermum scabrifolium?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Alloispermum scabrifolium native to?

It 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-25979: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.