Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aliena
ID:
116887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 628 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116216



Common Names

  • Alien Heterolepis
  • Heterolepis Aliena
  • Aliena Heterolepis


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Description

Heterolepis aliena (also called Alien's heterolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a branched stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heterolepis aliena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterolepis aliena is a yellow-orange, with a single yellow anther. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterolepis aliena is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a full sun to partial shade position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring when the new growth is just starting to appear.

Where to Find Heterolepis aliena

Heterolepis aliena is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Heterolepis aliena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterolepis aliena?

Heterolepis aliena

What is the family of Heterolepis aliena?

Asteraceae

Where is Heterolepis aliena native to?

Central Asia

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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