Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fetsowii
ID:
1131283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 4(5): 38–39 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130621



Common Names

  • Alfredia fetsowii
  • Fetsow's Alfredia
  • Fetsow Alfredia


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Description

Alfredia fetsowii (also called Fetsow's Alfredia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Alfredia fetsowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alfredia fetsowii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alfredia fetsowii is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Alfredia fetsowii

Alfredia fetsowii is native to western North America and can be found in moist meadows and other moist areas.

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 tro-2728655: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.