Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
41990

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 16(2): 295 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041319



Common Names

  • Ilicifolia Anastraphia
  • Ilicifolia's Anastraphia
  • Ilicifolia's Holly-leaved Anastraphia


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia bifrons Vahl ex Less. [unknown]
  • Chuquiraga pardoiana M.Gómez & Molinet [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia ilicifolia (also called Holly-leaved Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It grows in open areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and holly-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastraphia ilicifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia ilicifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Anastraphia ilicifolia

Anastraphia ilicifolia is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Anastraphia ilicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia ilicifolia?

Anastraphia ilicifolia

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia ilicifolia?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

What are the characteristics of Anastraphia ilicifolia?

It is a small tree with leathery leaves and white flowers

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,

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