Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
54133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 144 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053462



Common Names

  • Thwaites' Acilepis
  • Thwaite's Groundsel
  • Thwaite's Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia thwaitesii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia gardneri nervosa Thwaites [unknown]
  • Vernonia thwaitesii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Acilepis thwaitesii (also called Thwaite's Acilepis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Acilepis thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acilepis thwaitesii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, with a small tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acilepis thwaitesii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Acilepis thwaitesii

Acilepis thwaitesii can be found in Sri Lanka.

Acilepis thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acilepis thwaitesii?

Acilepis thwaitesii

What is the family of Acilepis thwaitesii?

Asteraceae

Where is Acilepis thwaitesii found?

It is found in Sri Lanka

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-152051: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.