Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 251 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094815
Common Names
- Aspilia kunthiana
- Kunth's Aspilia
- Purple-flower Aspilia
Synonyms
- Gymnolomia kunthiana Baker [unknown]
- Gymnopsis kunthiana Gardner [unknown]
Description
Aspilia kunthiana (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aspilia kunthiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspilia kunthiana has yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspilia kunthiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a good quality potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots or into the garden. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a pot filled with a good quality potting mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Aspilia kunthiana
Aspilia kunthiana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aspilia kunthiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspilia kunthiana?
Aspilia kunthiana
What is the common name of Aspilia kunthiana?
Kunth's Aspilia
What is the natural habitat of Aspilia kunthiana?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides
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,