Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundgren
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 31: 45 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059764
Common Names
- Narrow-Leaved Anaxeton
- Narrow-Leaved Hawkweed
- Narrow-Leaved Plume Grass
Description
Anaxeton angustifolium (also called narrow-leaved anaxeton, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anaxeton angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anaxeton angustifolium is yellow and has a single head with a few ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is small and has a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaxeton angustifolium is a fast-growing, annual herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the soil in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 30 cm and has a spreading habit.
Where to Find Anaxeton angustifolium
Anaxeton angustifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Anaxeton angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaxeton angustifolium?
Anaxeton angustifolium
What is the common name of Anaxeton angustifolium?
Narrow-Leaved Anaxeton
What is the family of Anaxeton angustifolium?
Asteraceae
Species in the Anaxeton genus
Anaxeton arborescens,
Anaxeton asperum,
Anaxeton virgatum,
Anaxeton nycthemerum,
Anaxeton angustifolium,
Anaxeton brevipes,
Anaxeton ellipticum,
Anaxeton lundgrenii,
Anaxeton hirsutum,
Anaxeton laeve,
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,