Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1409499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassl.) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 325. 2011 [24 Oct 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421964



Common Names

  • Aldama speciosa
  • Showy Aldama
  • Showy Daisy


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Description

Aldama speciosa (also called Showy Aldama, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aldama speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aldama speciosa has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldama speciosa can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Aldama speciosa

Aldama speciosa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Aldama speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aldama speciosa?

Aldama speciosa

What is the common name of Aldama speciosa?

Showy clubmoss

Where is Aldama speciosa found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Species in the Aldama genus

Aldama mesoamericana, Aldama dentata, Aldama arenaria, Aldama aspilioides, Aldama bakeriana, Aldama bracteata, Aldama filifolia, Aldama santacatarinensis, Aldama subtruncata, Aldama tenuifolia, Aldama trichophylla, Aldama veredensis, Aldama vernonioides, Aldama kunthiana, Aldama laxicymosa, Aldama meridionalis, Aldama oblongifolia, Aldama robusta, Aldama rubra, Aldama gardneri, Aldama goyasensis, Aldama goyazii, Aldama grandiflora, Aldama knobiana, Aldama discolor, Aldama adenotricha, Aldama amphichlora, Aldama anchusifolia, Aldama angustifolia, Aldama apiculata, Aldama atacamensis, Aldama australis, Aldama bishopii, Aldama brandegeei, Aldama buddlejiformis, Aldama brittonii, Aldama breviflosculosa, Aldama canescens, Aldama congesta, Aldama coraniana, Aldama cordifolia, Aldama cornifolia, Aldama densifolia, Aldama dilloniorum, Aldama ellenbergii, Aldama emaciata, Aldama ensifolia, Aldama excelsa, Aldama fabrisii, Aldama flava,

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

José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.