Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
43460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 382 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042789



Common Names

  • Thick-Leaved Anastraphia
  • Thick-Leaved Anastraphia
  • Crassifolia Anastraphia


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia crassifolia (Britton) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and small, gray-green leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts, chaparral, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia crassifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach pains. It is also used to make a yellow dye and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia crassifolia is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia crassifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once established, Anastraphia crassifolia is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Anastraphia crassifolia

Anastraphia crassifolia can be found in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anastraphia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia crassifolia?

Anastraphia crassifolia

What is the common name of Anastraphia crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Anastraphia

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia crassifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands in South America

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,