Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
10720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 384 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010049



Common Names

  • Obtusifolia
  • Anastraphia obtusifolia
  • Blunt-leaved anastraphia


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Synonyms

  • Anastraphia baracoensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia obtusifolia (Britton) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Chile. It has small, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anastraphia obtusifolia are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia obtusifolia is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but not of frost. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Anastraphia obtusifolia

Anastraphia obtusifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Anastraphia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia obtusifolia?

Anastraphia obtusifolia

What is the common name of Anastraphia obtusifolia?

Oblong-leaved Anastraphia

What type of plant is Anastraphia obtusifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

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,