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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Bautista, S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
2000
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(2): 173 (-177; figs. 1-3) (2000)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005587
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Acritopappus diamantinicus
- Diamantinicus Acritopappus
- Diamantinicus Diamond-head
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Acritopappus diamantinicus (also called 'Diamantin Acritopappus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Asia. It has thin, spiny stems and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts, and other arid habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Acritopappus diamantinicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Acritopappus diamantinicus is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Acritopappus diamantinicus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Acritopappus diamantinicus
                        
                            Acritopappus diamantinicus is native to South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Acritopappus diamantinicus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Acritopappus diamantinicus?
Acritopappus diamantinicus
What is the common name of Acritopappus diamantinicus?
Diamantina Acritopappus
What is the natural habitat of Acritopappus diamantinicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Acritopappus genus
                        
                            Acritopappus subtomentosus, 
Acritopappus diamantinicus, 
Acritopappus longifolius, 
Acritopappus harleyi, 
Acritopappus prunifolius, 
Acritopappus pintoi, 
Acritopappus santosii, 
Acritopappus buiquensis, 
Acritopappus teixeirae, 
Acritopappus connatifolius, 
Acritopappus micropappus, 
Acritopappus catolesensis, 
Acritopappus morii, 
Acritopappus confertus, 
Acritopappus heterolepis, 
Acritopappus irwinii, 
Acritopappus pereirae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,