Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mira
ID:
116450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Iljin) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Sborn. Nár. Muz. Praze 1982(1–2): 108 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115779



Common Names

  • Anacantha mira
  • Mira Anacantha
  • Mira Daisy


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Description

Anacantha mira (also called strange anacantha, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a single stem and is covered in white, woolly hairs. It is native to South America and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Anacantha mira is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anacantha mira is a yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacantha mira is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Anacantha mira

Anacantha mira is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Anacantha mira FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacantha mira?

Anacantha mira

What is the common name of Anacantha mira?

Mira Anacantha

Where does Anacantha mira grow?

It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Central America

Species in the Anacantha 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-77213: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.