Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
139969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 383 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139298



Common Names

  • Anastraphia wilsonii
  • Wilson's Anastraphia
  • Wilson's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia wilsonii (Britton) R.N.Jervis & Alain [unknown]

Description

Anastraphia wilsonii (also called 'Wilson's Anastraphia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastraphia wilsonii has yellow flowers that are 5-6 cm in diameter and have a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia wilsonii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Anastraphia wilsonii

Anastraphia wilsonii is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Anastraphia wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia wilsonii?

Anastraphia wilsonii

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia wilsonii?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What are the common names of Anastraphia wilsonii?

Wilson's False Foxglove

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,