Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
6448

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Curtis's Botanical Magazine 51 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005777



Common Names

  • Ammobium alatum
  • Ammobium
  • Alatum


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Synonyms

  • Ammobium alatum alatum [unknown]
  • Ammobium alatum grandiflorum Siebert & Voss [unknown]
  • Ammobium spathulatum Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium alatum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Ammobium plantagineum G.Don [unknown]
  • Helichrysum alatum Baill. [unknown]
  • Ixodia ammobium Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Ammobium alatum (also called Winged Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a rosette of grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodland, grassland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ammobium alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammobium alatum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammobium alatum is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Ammobium alatum

Ammobium alatum is native to Australia, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woods and along roadsides.

Ammobium alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammobium alatum?

Ammobium alatum

What is the natural habitat of Ammobium alatum?

It is found in dry, open areas in the western United States and Mexico.

What are the benefits of Ammobium alatum?

Ammobium alatum has been used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as an anti-inflammatory, and to reduce fever.

Species in the Ammobium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10556: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.