Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
85945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach.) Wild

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 6(1): 41 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085274

Common Names

  • Ciliate Aspilia
  • African Daisy
  • Tickseed Sunflower

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Description

Aspilia ciliata (also called hairy-leaved aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a prostrate stem and grows up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspilia ciliata is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspilia ciliata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia ciliata is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer. Thin to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Aspilia ciliata

Aspilia ciliata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Aspilia ciliata FAQ

What is the common name of Aspilia ciliata?

Fringed sunflower

What is the scientific name of Aspilia ciliata?

Aspilia ciliata

What is the natural habitat of Aspilia ciliata?

Grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:180368-1: Based on the initial data import