Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pereirae
ID:
78329

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.U.Santos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 19: 93, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077658



Common Names

  • Aspilia pereirae
  • Pereira's Aspilia
  • Pereira's False Daisy


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Description

Aspilia pereirae (also called Pereira's aspilia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspilia pereirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspilia pereirae has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspilia pereirae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly in spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Aspilia pereirae

Aspilia pereirae can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Aspilia pereirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspilia pereirae?

Aspilia pereirae

What type of plant is Aspilia pereirae?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Aspilia pereirae found?

It is found in South 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,

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