Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
J.U.Santos
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1985
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Emilio Goeldi, N.S., Bot. 2(1): 5. 1985
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079634
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Aspilia andrade-limae
- Andrade-limae Aspilia
- Andrade-limae Sunflower
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Aspilia andrade-limae (also called Andrade-Limae Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Aspilia andrade-limae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a food source for livestock.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Aspilia andrade-limae is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Aspilia andrade-limae is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Aspilia andrade-limae
                        
                            Aspilia andrade-limae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Aspilia andrade-limae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Aspilia andrade-limae?
Aspilia andrade-limae
What type of plant is Aspilia andrade-limae?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Aspilia andrade-limae?
Tropical forests
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Aspilia genus
                        
                            Aspilia angustifolia, 
Aspilia helianthoides, 
Aspilia jugata, 
Aspilia paraensis, 
Aspilia mossambicensis, 
Aspilia elata, 
Aspilia rugulosa, 
Aspilia linearis, 
Aspilia prostrata, 
Aspilia goiazensis, 
Aspilia subscandens, 
Aspilia pohlii, 
Aspilia hispidantha, 
Aspilia diniz-cruzeanae, 
Aspilia duarteana, 
Aspilia grazielae, 
Aspilia matogrossensis, 
Aspilia platyphylla, 
Aspilia cavalcantei, 
Aspilia thouarsii, 
Aspilia bussei, 
Aspilia belo-horizontinae, 
Aspilia ioletae, 
Aspilia eglerii, 
Aspilia hatschbachii, 
Aspilia helianthoides, 
Aspilia pseudoyedaea, 
Aspilia malaissei, 
Aspilia itabaianenis, 
Aspilia bojeri, 
Aspilia gillettii, 
Aspilia caudata, 
Aspilia erosa, 
Aspilia glaziovii, 
Aspilia cordifolia, 
Aspilia latissima, 
Aspilia rudis, 
Aspilia kotschyi, 
Aspilia albuquerquei, 
Aspilia foliosa, 
Aspilia espinhacensis, 
Aspilia rudis, 
Aspilia pereirae, 
Aspilia andrade-limae, 
Aspilia macrorrhiza, 
Aspilia eckendorffii, 
Aspilia natalensis, 
Aspilia ciliata, 
Aspilia angustifolia, 
Aspilia foliosa,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,