Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 79 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026250
Common Names
- Alata Alomia
- Alomia Alata
- Alata Alomia
Description
Alomia alata (also called the winged alomia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Alomia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alomia alata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alomia alata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Alomia alata
Alomia alata is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is also cultivated in gardens and nurseries.
Alomia alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alomia alata?
Alomia alata
What type of plant is Alomia alata?
Alomia alata is a flowering plant.
Where is Alomia alata found?
Alomia alata is found in the mountains of South America.
Species in the Alomia 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,