Status:
valid
Authors:
(Shinners) Solbrig
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 52 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083846
Common Names
- Amphiachyris
- Dune Amphiachyris
- Coastal Amphiachyris
Synonyms
- Gutierrezia amoena (Shinners) Diggs, Lipscomb & O'Kennon [unknown]
- Xanthocephalum amoenum Shinners [unknown]
- Xanthocephalum amoenum amoenum [unknown]
Description
Amphiachyris amoena (also called 'Showy Amphiachyris', 'Showy False-Aster', and 'Showy Aster', among many other common names) is an annual wildflower native to North America. It has a single stem and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Amphiachyris amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphiachyris amoena has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphiachyris amoena is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F. To propagate, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the plant in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Amphiachyris amoena
Amphiachyris amoena is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Amphiachyris amoena FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Amphiachyris amoena?
Amphiachyris amoena prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
What is the best way to propagate Amphiachyris amoena?
The best way to propagate Amphiachyris amoena is by division or cuttings.
What pests and diseases affect Amphiachyris amoena?
Amphiachyris amoena is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids.
Species in the Amphiachyris genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,