Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Hochst.) Oliv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29(2): 98 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061885
Common Names
- Kotschy's Aspilia
- Kotschy's Ragwort
- Kotschy's Groundsel
Synonyms
- Dipterotheca kotschyi Sch.Bip. ex Hochst. [unknown]
- Aspilia courtetii O.Hoffm. & Muschl. [unknown]
- Wedelia kotschyi (Sch.Bip.) Soldano [unknown]
- Aspilia kotschyana Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Aspilia kotschyana Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [deprecated]
- Wedelia kotschyi kotschyi [unknown]
- Coronocarpus kotschyi Benth. [unknown]
- Coronocarpus prieurianus Benth. [unknown]
- Wirtgenia kotschyi Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Wedelia kotschyi (Sch.Bip.) Isawumi [unknown]
- Aspilia kotschyi kotschyi [unknown]
- Dipterotheca kotschyi Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Aspilia kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Aspilia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with large, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aspilia kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aspilia kotschyi var. alba Berhaut
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspilia kotschyi is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.3-0.4 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia kotschyi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year for the seedlings to emerge. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Aspilia kotschyi
Aspilia kotschyi is native to Africa and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Aspilia kotschyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspilia kotschyi?
Aspilia kotschyi
What is the common name of Aspilia kotschyi?
Kotschy's Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Aspilia kotschyi?
It is native to Africa and is commonly found in grasslands 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,