Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
41691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carabia

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. Felipe Poey 17: 17. 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041020



Common Names

  • Cuban Anastraphia
  • Cuban Ragwort
  • Ragwort Anastraphia


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Synonyms

  • Anastraphia victorinii León [unknown]
  • Gochnatia cubensis (Carabia) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]
  • Gochnatia cubensis cubensis [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia cubensis (also called Cuban Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Cuba. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia cubensis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia cubensis is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Cuba. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anastraphia cubensis

Anastraphia cubensis is native to Cuba and can be found in the provinces of Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantánamo.

Anastraphia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia cubensis?

Anastraphia cubensis

What is the common name of Anastraphia cubensis?

Cuban Anastraphia

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia cubensis?

It is native to Cuba.

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,