Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aspera
ID:
6034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 329 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005363



Common Names

  • Aspera Burr-daisy
  • Chondrilla Aspera
  • Rough Burr-daisy


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Synonyms

  • Chondrilla stricta Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Youngia aspera Steud. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes aspera Schrad. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla schraderi Steud. [unknown]

Description

Chondrilla aspera (also called 'Rough Chondrilla', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and a single, hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chondrilla aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory disorders and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chondrilla aspera is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chondrilla aspera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be potted on when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter.

Where to Find Chondrilla aspera

Chondrilla aspera is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Chondrilla aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chondrilla aspera?

Chondrilla aspera

What is the common name of Chondrilla aspera?

Rough Chondrilla

Where is Chondrilla aspera native to?

Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia

Species in the Chondrilla genus

Chondrilla phaeocephala, Chondrilla chondrilloides, Chondrilla aspera, Chondrilla macrocarpa, Chondrilla bosseana, Chondrilla pauciflora, Chondrilla ramosissima, Chondrilla laticoronata, Chondrilla brevirostris, Chondrilla macra, Chondrilla juncea, Chondrilla lejosperma, Chondrilla urumoffii, Chondrilla tenuiramosa, Chondrilla graminea, Chondrilla latifolia, Chondrilla speciosum, Chondrilla mujunkumensis, Chondrilla ambigua, Chondrilla setulosa, Chondrilla piptocoma, Chondrilla mariae, Chondrilla venetum, Chondrilla canescens, Chondrilla kusnezovii, Chondrilla maracandica, Chondrilla yossii, Chondrilla ambigua, Chondrilla gibbirostris, Chondrilla evae, Chondrilla ornata, Chondrilla piptocoma, Chondrilla ramosissima, Chondrilla mujunkumensis, Chondrilla setulosa, Chondrilla rouillieri, Chondrilla spinosa, Chondrilla leiosperma,

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