Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
18792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 116 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018121



Common Names

  • Ekman's Anastraphia
  • Anastraphia ekmanii
  • Ekman's Aster


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia ekmanii (Urb.) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia ekmanii (also called Ekman's Anastraphia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. It is found in rocky habitats and on dry, sunny slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia ekmanii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia ekmanii is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.

Where to Find Anastraphia ekmanii

Anastraphia ekmanii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Anastraphia ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia ekmanii?

Anastraphia ekmanii

What is the common name of Anastraphia ekmanii?

Ekman's Anastraphia

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia ekmanii?

Anastraphia ekmanii is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, 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,