Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4(Bot.): 88, t. 96 (Apr 1835 - Dec 1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035001
Common Names
- Allardia
- Glabrous Allardia
- Glabrous Allardia Bush
Description
Allardia glabra (also called Smooth Allardia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall and is covered with short hairs. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are small, black, and globose. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Allardia glabra has non-medical uses as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens. It has benefits such as providing food for birds, bees, and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allardia glabra has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allardia glabra is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Allardia glabra
Allardia glabra is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the mountains of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Palma.
Allardia glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allardia glabra?
Allardia glabra
What is the common name of Allardia glabra?
Smooth Allardia
What is the natural habitat of Allardia glabra?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Allardia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,