Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(3): 204. 1884 [1 May 1884]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066217
Common Names
- Foliosa Aspilia
- Foliosa Daisy
- Aspilia Daisy
Description
Aspilia foliosa (also called Leafy Aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has a thin, upright stem and grows to a height of 0.6 m. It prefers sunny, moist locations and grows in loamy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema whitfordii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspilia foliosa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia foliosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Aspilia foliosa
Elatostema whitfordii is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Philippines.
Aspilia foliosa FAQ
What are the characteristics of Aspilia foliosa?
Aspilia foliosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a small, three-lobed capsule.
What is the habitat of Aspilia foliosa?
Aspilia foliosa is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.
What is the flowering period of Aspilia foliosa?
Aspilia foliosa flowers from June to August.
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,