Status:
valid
Authors:
(Juss.) Sweet
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. [Sweet] 243. 1826
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119480
Common Names
- Soliva anthemifolia
- Anthemifolia
- Anthemifolia Soliva
Description
Soliva anthemifolia (also called Carpetweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Soliva anthemifolia is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Soliva anthemifolia has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Soliva anthemifolia is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by division of the root system.
Where to Find Soliva anthemifolia
Soliva anthemifolia can be found in South America.
Soliva anthemifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soliva anthemifolia?
Soliva anthemifolia
What is the common name of Soliva anthemifolia?
Soliva
What is the family of Soliva anthemifolia?
Asteraceae
Species in the Soliva genus
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,