Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latissima
ID:
59628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 32(5): 63, pl. 5, fig. 16 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058957

Common Names

  • Broadleaf Aspilia
  • African Daisy
  • Butter Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aspilia cuyabensis Malme [unknown]

Description

Aspilia latissima (also called broadleaf aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Balthasaria mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspilia latissima has small yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia latissima is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It is best planted in the spring in moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to deadhead spent blooms to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Aspilia latissima

Aspilia latissima can be found in the alpine meadows of the Caucasus Mountains in Russia.

Aspilia latissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspilia latissima?

Aspilia latissima

What type of plant is Aspilia latissima?

Perennial herb

Where is Aspilia latissima native to?

Central and South America

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,

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