Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
92371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andersson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 1853: 180. 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091700



Common Names

  • Scalesia Aspera
  • Rough Scalesia
  • Tortoise Tree


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Synonyms

  • Scalesia aspera aspera [unknown]

Description

Scalesia aspera (also called Rough Scalesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Galapagos Islands. It grows in dry grasslands and has small, white flowers and thick, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Scalesia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scalesia aspera is yellow and shaped like a daisy. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scalesia aspera is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Scalesia aspera

Scalesia aspera can be found in the Galapagos Islands.

Scalesia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scalesia aspera?

Scalesia aspera

What is the common name of Scalesia aspera?

Rough Scalesia

What is the family of Scalesia aspera?

Asteraceae

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-47968: Based on the initial data import
Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.