Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 139 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120656
Common Names
- Spathulate Abrotanella
- Mountain Abrotanella
- Spathulate Brickellbush
Description
Abrotanella spathulata (also called Mountain Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Abrotanella spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abrotanella spathulata has yellow-orange flower heads with yellow disc florets. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abrotanella spathulata is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Abrotanella spathulata
Abrotanella spathulata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in sunny, dry areas with sandy soils.
Abrotanella spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abrotanella spathulata?
Abrotanella spathulata
What type of plant is Abrotanella spathulata?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Abrotanella spathulata found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Abrotanella genus
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,
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,