Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Kunkel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Vieraea 8(2): 345 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062855
Common Names
- Christ's Andryala
- Christ's Fleabane
- Christ's Daisy
Description
Andryala christii (also called Christ's Andryala, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andryala christii is a wildflower that is commonly used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andryala christii is a yellow-green color, with a single head of ray florets and a single head of disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andryala christii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers dry, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Andryala christii
Andryala christii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Andryala christii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andryala christii?
Andryala christii
What type of plant is Andryala christii?
A perennial herb
Where is Andryala christii native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Andryala genus
Andryala caballeroi,
Andryala arenaria,
Andryala agardhii,
Andryala ragusina,
Andryala spartioides,
Andryala pinnatifida,
Andryala webbiana,
Andryala cossyrensis,
Andryala chevallieri,
Andryala glandulosa,
Andryala brievaensis,
Andryala integrifolia,
Andryala tenuifolia,
Andryala cedretorum,
Andryala spartioides,
Andryala nigricans,
Andryala christii,
Andryala rothia,
Andryala tenuifolia,
Andryala rothia,
Andryala laevitomentosa,
Andryala faurei,
Andryala crithmifolia,
Andryala webbii,
Andryala atlanticola,
Andryala perezii,
Andryala webbii,
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,