Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Del. Sem. Hort. Bot. Vratisl. Coll. [3]. 1837
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126762
Common Names
- Mollis Achyrachaena
- Mollis Achyrachaena Plant
- Achyrachaena Mollis
Synonyms
- Lepidostephanus madioides Bartl. [unknown]
Description
Achyrachaena mollis (also called Soft Achyrachaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrachaena mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achyrachaena mollis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrachaena mollis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once or twice a year.
Where to Find Achyrachaena mollis
Achyrachaena mollis can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Achyrachaena mollis FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Achyrachaena mollis?
Achyrachaena mollis prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
What is the best time to plant Achyrachaena mollis?
Achyrachaena mollis should be planted in the spring or fall.
How much sunlight does Achyrachaena mollis need?
Achyrachaena mollis prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Achyrachaena 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,