Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
137354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 383 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136683



Common Names

  • Anastraphia calcicola
  • Limestone Anastraphia
  • Limestone False-dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia calcicola (Britton) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]
  • Gochnatia calcicola (Britton) Borhidi & O.Muñiz [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia calcicola (also called Calcareous anastraphia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastraphia calcicola has small yellow flowers, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia calcicola is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and can take up to three weeks to germinate. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anastraphia calcicola

Anastraphia calcicola is native to the Canary Islands and is found in the mountains of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Palma.

Anastraphia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia calcicola?

Anastraphia calcicola

What is the common name of Anastraphia calcicola?

Calcareous Anastraphia

Where is Anastraphia calcicola native to?

Europe

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,