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
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.
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 Alloispermum genus
Alloispermum guerreroanum,
Alloispermum palmeri,
Alloispermum integrifolium,
Alloispermum caracasanum,
Alloispermum scabrum,
Alloispermum insuetum,
Alloispermum pachensis,
Alloispermum sodiroi,
Alloispermum lindenii,
Alloispermum tridacoides,
Alloispermum scabrifolium,
Alloispermum steyermarkii,
Alloispermum gonzaleziae,
Alloispermum weberbaueri,
Alloispermum colimense,
Alloispermum michoacanum,
Alloispermum longiradiatum,
Alloispermum palmeri,
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,