Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
85003

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Univ. Montréal 49: 84, fig. 4 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084332



Common Names

  • Anastraphia Elliptica
  • Elliptic-Leaved Anastraphia
  • Elliptic-Leaved False-Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia elliptica (León) Alain [unknown]
  • Anastraphia elliptica elliptica [unknown]
  • Gochnatia elliptica elliptica [unknown]
  • Gochnatia elliptica inermis (León) Borhidi & O.Muñiz [unknown]
  • Gochnatia elliptica elliptica [unknown]
  • Anastraphia elliptica inermis León [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia elliptica (also called Perennial Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has white flowers with yellow centers and elliptic leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia elliptica is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia elliptica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a sunny spot in the spring. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist and well-drained.

Where to Find Anastraphia elliptica

Anastraphia elliptica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and Asia.

Anastraphia elliptica FAQ

What is the common name of Anastraphia elliptica?

Elliptic Anastraphia

What is the optimal soil pH for Anastraphia elliptica?

6.0 - 7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Anastraphia elliptica?

60-75°F

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,

References