Anthochlamys afghanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
539124
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 12: 357 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538456
Common Names
- Anthochlamys Afghanica
- Afghan Daisy
- Afghan Daisy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthochlamys afghanica (also called Afghan Anthochlamys, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, white flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthochlamys afghanica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthochlamys afghanica are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthochlamys afghanica can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. It prefers a moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Anthochlamys afghanica
Anthochlamys afghanica can be found in dry grasslands in Afghanistan.
Anthochlamys afghanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthochlamys afghanica?
Anthochlamys afghanica
What type of plant is Anthochlamys afghanica?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Anthochlamys afghanica found?
It is found in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Anthochlamys genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641603: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.