Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
68197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 226 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067526



Common Names

  • Acilepis aspera
  • Rough Acilepis
  • Rough-seeded Acilepis


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Description

Acilepis aspera (also called Rough Acilepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small, erect plant with white flowers and small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acilepis aspera is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acilepis aspera has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acilepis aspera is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by division, carefully divide the rootball of the plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Acilepis aspera

Acilepis aspera is native to the western United States, including California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Acilepis aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acilepis aspera?

Acilepis aspera

What is the common name of Acilepis aspera?

Rough acilepis

What is the natural habitat of Acilepis aspera?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Acilepis 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-24391: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.