Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hochstetteri
ID:
113875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steetz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(Bot., 2): 364 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113204



Common Names

  • Ambassa Hochstetteri
  • African Daisy
  • African Daisy Bush


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Description

Ambassa hochstetteri (also called Hochstetter's ambassa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia and grows in moist, sandy soils and along roadsides. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ambassa hochstetteri is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambassa hochstetteri has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambassa hochstetteri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Ambassa hochstetteri

Ambassa hochstetteri can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Ambassa hochstetteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambassa hochstetteri?

Ambassa hochstetteri

What are the common names of Ambassa hochstetteri?

Hochstetter's ambassa, hochstetter's snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ambassa hochstetteri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Ambassa 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-7320: Based on the initial data import
Joachim Steetz (1804-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steetz' in the authors string.