Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59(4, Beibl. 133): 10 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033932
Common Names
- Engler's Aedesia
- Aedesia
- Aedesia
Description
Aedesia engleriana (also called Engler's aedesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows in rocky places and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Aedesia engleriana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy purple flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aedesia engleriana is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aedesia engleriana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aedesia engleriana
Aedesia engleriana is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Aedesia engleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aedesia engleriana?
Aedesia engleriana
What is the common name of Aedesia engleriana?
Engler's Aedesia
What type of plant is Aedesia engleriana?
Aedesia engleriana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
Species in the Aedesia 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,