Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
74758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. [Engler & Prantl] 1: 321. 1897 ; et in Engl. Jahrb. xxiv. (1898) 468

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074087



Common Names

  • Smooth Aedesia
  • Smooth-stemmed Aedesia
  • Glabrous Aedesia


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Synonyms

  • Aedesia baumannii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bojeria glabra Klatt [unknown]

Description

Aedesia glabra (also called Smooth Aedesia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aedesia glabra is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aedesia glabra has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aedesia glabra is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Aedesia glabra

Aedesia glabra is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.

Aedesia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aedesia glabra?

Aedesia glabra

What type of plant is Aedesia glabra?

Aedesia glabra is a flowering plant.

Where does Aedesia glabra grow?

Aedesia glabra is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Aedesia 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-30821: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.