Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
northropiana
ID:
16336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 7: 435, pl. 36 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015665



Common Names

  • Northrop's Anastraphia
  • Anastraphia
  • Northropiana


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Synonyms

  • Anastraphia northropiana northropiana [unknown]
  • Gochnatia ilicifolia Less. [unknown]
  • Anastraphia northropiana combsii Urb. [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia northropiana (also called Northrop's Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia northropiana is a wildflower that is often used in gardens for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastraphia northropiana has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia northropiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Anastraphia northropiana

Anastraphia northropiana is native to the United States and can be found in the western states.

Anastraphia northropiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia northropiana?

Anastraphia northropiana

What is the family of Anastraphia northropiana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Anastraphia northropiana?

Northrop's aster

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,