Acanthospermum humile - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
9921
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 522 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009250
Common Names
- Acanthospermum
- Humile
- Acanthospermum humile
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Centrospermum humile Less. [unknown]
- Acanthospermum humile humile [unknown]
- Melampodium humile Sw. [unknown]
Description
Acanthospermum humile (also called Hairy starbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthospermum humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthospermum humile has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthospermum humile is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and requires well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Acanthospermum humile
Acanthospermum humile is native to South America, where it can be found in the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Acanthospermum humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthospermum humile?
Acanthospermum humile
What type of plant is Acanthospermum humile?
Annual herb
Where is Acanthospermum humile native to?
South America
Species in the Acanthospermum genus
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-108961: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.