Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bussei
ID:
32168

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(Suppl.): 341 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031497

Common Names

  • Busse's Aspilia
  • Busse Aspilia
  • Aspilia bussei

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Description

Aspilia bussei (also called Busse's Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspilia bussei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspilia bussei has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, brown, spiny seed heads. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia bussei is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aspilia bussei

Aspilia bussei is native to Africa and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Aspilia bussei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspilia bussei?

Aspilia bussei

What is the common name of Aspilia bussei?

Busse's Aspilia

What is the natural habitat of Aspilia bussei?

Aspilia bussei is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130455: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.