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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1994
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(1): 15 (1994)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039316
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Zakii Adenostemma
- Zakii's Adenostemma
- Adenostemma of Zakii
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Adenostemma zakii (also called Zak's Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Adenostemma zakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Adenostemma zakii is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Adenostemma zakii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Adenostemma zakii
                        
                            Adenostemma zakii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Adenostemma zakii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Adenostemma zakii?
Adenostemma zakii
What is the common name of Adenostemma zakii?
Zak's Adenostemma
What is the natural habitat of Adenostemma zakii?
It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and in disturbed areas.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Adenostemma genus
                        
                            Adenostemma madurense, 
Adenostemma verbesina, 
Adenostemma vargasii, 
Adenostemma vitiense, 
Adenostemma macrophyllum, 
Adenostemma involucratum, 
Adenostemma flintii, 
Adenostemma lavenia, 
Adenostemma platyphyllum, 
Adenostemma zakii, 
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii, 
Adenostemma caffrum, 
Adenostemma renschii, 
Adenostemma mauritianum, 
Adenostemma harlingii, 
Adenostemma hirsutum, 
Adenostemma verbesina, 
Adenostemma suffruticosum, 
Adenostemma fosbergii, 
Adenostemma viscosum, 
Adenostemma parviflorum, 
Adenostemma hirtiflorum, 
Adenostemma brasilianum, 
Adenostemma goyazense, 
Adenostemma renschiae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,