Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 220. 1838 [dt. 1837; publ. early Jan 1838] (as satureioides)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038434
Common Names
- Achyrocline
- Satureja Daisy
- False Rosemary
Description
Achyrocline satureioides (also called Satureja achyrocline, among many other common names) is an aromatic shrub with small yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America, particularly Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline satureioides is used as an ornamental flower, for its essential oils, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyrocline satureioides has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline satureioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady soils in tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. Plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Achyrocline satureioides
Achyrocline satureioides is native to South America, and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Achyrocline satureioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline satureioides?
Achyrocline satureioides
What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline satureioides?
It is found in dry areas of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
What are the common uses of Achyrocline satureioides?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
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,