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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Moldenke
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1947
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 214 (1947)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062480
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Anastraphia Recurva
- Recurva Anastraphia
- Recurved Anastraphia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Anastraphia recurva (also called Anastraphia recurva, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and grasslands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Anastraphia recurva is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a herbal tea, which is said to have a calming effect.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Anastraphia recurva is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Anastraphia recurva is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Anastraphia recurva
                        
                            Anastraphia recurva is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Anastraphia recurva FAQ
                        
                            What is the common name of Anastraphia recurva?
Curly-leafed plant
What type of soil does Anastraphia recurva prefer?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
What type of light does Anastraphia recurva need?
Bright, indirect light
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,