Status:
valid
Authors:
(Malme) Deble & Marchiori
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 3: 11 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017791
Common Names
- Achyrocline crassiuscula
- Thick-stemmed Achyrocline
- Thick-stemmed Sunflower
Synonyms
- Achyrocline saturejoides crassiuscula Malme [unknown]
Description
Achyrocline crassiuscula (also called Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and usually grows in high-altitude grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline crassiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achyrocline crassiuscula is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline crassiuscula is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Achyrocline crassiuscula
Achyrocline crassiuscula is native to South America. It can be found in open, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Achyrocline crassiuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline crassiuscula?
Achyrocline crassiuscula
What is the common name of Achyrocline crassiuscula?
Thick-stemmed Daisy
What type of plant is Achyrocline crassiuscula?
Perennial herb
Species in the Achyrocline genus
Achyrocline lehmannii,
Achyrocline gaudens,
Achyrocline alata,
Achyrocline crassiuscula,
Achyrocline ventosa,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline arrojadoana,
Achyrocline crassiceps,
Achyrocline gertiana,
Achyrocline marchiorii,
Achyrocline bogotensis,
Achyrocline flaccida,
Achyrocline satureioides,
Achyrocline latifolia,
Achyrocline anabelae,
Achyrocline virescens,
Achyrocline albicans,
Achyrocline glandulosa,
Achyrocline hyperchlora,
Achyrocline tombadorensis,
Achyrocline ribasiana,
Achyrocline hirta,
Achyrocline gardneri,
Achyrocline oaxacana,
Achyrocline vargasiana,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline deflexa,
Achyrocline luisiana,
Achyrocline scandens,
Achyrocline mathiolifolia,
Achyrocline mollis,
Achyrocline venosa,
Achyrocline hallii,
Achyrocline trianae,
Achyrocline disjuncta,
Achyrocline tomentosa,
Achyrocline peruviana,
Achyrocline macella,
Achyrocline celosioides,
Achyrocline vauthieriana,
Achyrocline guerreroana,
Achyrocline flavida,
Achyrocline rupestris,
Achyrocline chionaea,
Achyrocline eriodes,
Achyrocline heringeri,
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,