Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
35656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034985



Common Names

  • Anastraphia shaferi
  • Shafer's Anastraphia
  • Shafer's Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia shaferi (Britton) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]
  • Anastraphia nipensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Anastraphia oblongifolia Urb. [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia shaferi (also called Shafer's Anastraphia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall and is covered with short hairs. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are small, black, and globose. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia shaferi has non-medical uses as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens. It has benefits such as providing food for birds, bees, and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastraphia shaferi has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed heads are small and brown. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia shaferi is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Anastraphia shaferi

Anastraphia shaferi is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Anastraphia shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia shaferi?

Anastraphia shaferi

What is the common name of Anastraphia shaferi?

Shafer's Anastraphia

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia shaferi?

Dry open grasslands

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,