Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrorrhiza
ID:
81837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 105 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081166

Common Names

  • Macrorrhiza Aspilia
  • Mexican Daisy
  • Mexican Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Wedelia macrorrhiza (Chiov.) Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Aspilia macrorrhiza (also called Large-rooted aspilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western part of Mexico. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Aspilia macrorrhiza is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspilia macrorrhiza has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia macrorrhiza is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Aspilia macrorrhiza

Aspilia macrorrhiza can be found in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Nayarit.

Aspilia macrorrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspilia macrorrhiza?

Aspilia macrorrhiza

What type of plant is Aspilia macrorrhiza?

It is an herbaceous annual plant

Where is Aspilia macrorrhiza native to?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-37720: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.