Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pungens
ID:
136347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 443 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135676



Common Names

  • Agrianthus Pungens
  • Pungens Agrianthus
  • Agrianthus Pungens L.


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Description

Agrianthus pungens (also called pungent agrianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky slopes, grasslands, and other areas with dry soils.

Uses & Benefits

Agrianthus pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrianthus pungens is a yellow disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrianthus pungens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Agrianthus pungens

Agrianthus pungens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Agrianthus pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrianthus pungens?

Agrianthus pungens

What is the common name of Agrianthus pungens?

Pungent agrianthus

What is the natural habitat of Agrianthus pungens?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the Caucasus region

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96414: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.