Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tortuensis
ID:
91831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A (5): 96 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091160



Common Names

  • Anastraphia Tortuensis
  • Tortuensis Anastraphia
  • Tortuensis


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia tortuensis (Urb.) J.Jiménez Alm. [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia tortuensis (also called Tortuous Anastraphia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–50 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Caucasus, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and heaths. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia tortuensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia tortuensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia tortuensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Anastraphia tortuensis

Anastraphia tortuensis is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Anastraphia tortuensis FAQ

What are the common names of Anastraphia tortuensis?

Common names of Anastraphia tortuensis include anastraphia, anastraphia tortuensis, and tortuensis anastraphia.

What is the flowering period of Anastraphia tortuensis?

Anastraphia tortuensis typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the habitat of Anastraphia tortuensis?

Anastraphia tortuensis is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-47427: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.