Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 381 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011433
Common Names
- Attenuate Anastraphia
- Slender Anastraphia
- Slender Daisy
Synonyms
- Anastraphia lomensis Britton [unknown]
- Gochnatia attenuata (Britton) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]
- Anastraphia mensuraensis Carabia [unknown]
Description
Anastraphia attenuata (also called Slender Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Anastraphia attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anastraphia attenuata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anastraphia attenuata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Anastraphia attenuata
Anastraphia attenuata can be found in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Anastraphia attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anastraphia attenuata?
Anastraphia attenuata
What is the common name of Anastraphia attenuata?
Slender Anastraphia
What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia attenuata?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Anastraphia genus
Anastraphia gomezii,
Anastraphia obtusifolia,
Anastraphia pauciflosculosa,
Anastraphia attenuata,
Anastraphia northropiana,
Anastraphia buchii,
Anastraphia ekmanii,
Anastraphia mantuensis,
Anastraphia enneantha,
Anastraphia maisiana,
Anastraphia shaferi,
Anastraphia microcephala,
Anastraphia cubensis,
Anastraphia ilicifolia,
Anastraphia oligantha,
Anastraphia crassifolia,
Anastraphia cristalensis,
Anastraphia geigeliae,
Anastraphia crebribracteata,
Anastraphia herrerae,
Anastraphia oviedoae,
Anastraphia parvifolia,
Anastraphia recurva,
Anastraphia northropiana,
Anastraphia montana,
Anastraphia elliptica,
Anastraphia tortuensis,
Anastraphia obovata,
Anastraphia cowellii,
Anastraphia intertexta,
Anastraphia calcicola,
Anastraphia picardae,
Anastraphia recurva,
Anastraphia wilsonii,
Anastraphia sessilis,
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,