Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3(3): 417 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041509
Common Names
- Giant Daisy
- Giant Daisy Bush
- Giant Daisy Tree
Synonyms
- Gochnatia oligantha (Urb.) R.A.Howard [unknown]
Description
Anastraphia oligantha (also called Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anastraphia oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anastraphia oligantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anastraphia oligantha is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Anastraphia oligantha
Anastraphia oligantha is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Anastraphia oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anastraphia oligantha?
Anastraphia oligantha
What type of plant is Anastraphia oligantha?
It is a shrub
Where is Anastraphia oligantha found?
It is found in South America
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,