Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scariosa
ID:
21643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 227 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020972



Common Names

  • Acilepis scariosa
  • Scariosa Acilepis
  • Scarious Acilepis


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia lankana Grierson [unknown]
  • Gymnanthemum scariosum (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Decaneurum scariosum DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia scariosa Arn. [unknown]
  • Centratherum scariosum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Vernonia lankana lankana [unknown]
  • Vernonia ceylanica crassa (Thwaites) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Vernonia ceylanica ceylanica [unknown]
  • Vernonia ceylanica N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Cacalia scariosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia lankana crassa (Thwaites) Grierson [unknown]
  • Vernonia scariosa crassa [deprecated]

Description

Acilepis scariosa (also called the Scarious Leptosyne, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is usually found in dry grasslands and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acilepis scariosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acilepis scariosa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acilepis scariosa is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be used, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Acilepis scariosa

Acilepis scariosa can be found in dry, open areas in the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico.

Acilepis scariosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acilepis scariosa?

Acilepis scariosa

What is the common name of Acilepis scariosa?

Scarious Acilepis

Where does Acilepis scariosa grow?

Acilepis scariosa is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.