Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elsiae
ID:
122319

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 98B(Suppl.): 411 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121648



Common Names

  • Anderbergia elsiae
  • Elsiae Anderbergia
  • Elsiae Daisy


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Description

Anderbergia elsiae (also called Elsia's anderbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anderbergia elsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anderbergia elsiae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, round-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anderbergia elsiae is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anderbergia elsiae

Anderbergia elsiae is native to the mountains of central and southern Chile.

Anderbergia elsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anderbergia elsiae?

Anderbergia elsiae

What type of plant is Anderbergia elsiae?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Anderbergia elsiae?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-82861: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.