Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
53878

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(6): 454 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053207



Common Names

  • Alfredia aspera
  • Rough Alfredia
  • Rough-leaved Alfredia


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Description

Alfredia aspera (also called Rough Alfredia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Alfredia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alfredia aspera is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white, daisy-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alfredia aspera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alfredia aspera

Alfredia aspera can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Alfredia aspera FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Alfredia aspera?

Alfredia aspera prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the size of Alfredia aspera?

Alfredia aspera typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 1-2 feet.

What is the blooming period for Alfredia aspera?

Alfredia aspera blooms from late spring to early summer.

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-15179: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.