Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 427 (-428) (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126926
Common Names
- Alloispermum weberbaueri
- Weberbauer's Alloispermum
- Alloispermum
Description
Alloispermum weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Alloispermum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Peru and Bolivia, and inhabits montane grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Alloispermum weberbaueri is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alloispermum weberbaueri is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloispermum weberbaueri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Alloispermum weberbaueri
Alloispermum weberbaueri is native to Peru and can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.
Alloispermum weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alloispermum weberbaueri?
Alloispermum weberbaueri
What is the common name of Alloispermum weberbaueri?
Weberbauer's Alloispermum
What is the natural habitat of Alloispermum weberbaueri?
Grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas
Species in the Alloispermum genus
Alloispermum guerreroanum,
Alloispermum palmeri,
Alloispermum integrifolium,
Alloispermum caracasanum,
Alloispermum scabrum,
Alloispermum insuetum,
Alloispermum pachensis,
Alloispermum sodiroi,
Alloispermum lindenii,
Alloispermum tridacoides,
Alloispermum scabrifolium,
Alloispermum steyermarkii,
Alloispermum gonzaleziae,
Alloispermum weberbaueri,
Alloispermum colimense,
Alloispermum michoacanum,
Alloispermum longiradiatum,
Alloispermum palmeri,
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,