Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018018
Common Names
- Anemocarpa podolepidium
- Silver Daisy
- Tall Daisy
Description
Anemocarpa podolepidium (also called Spreading Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is usually found in grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Anemocarpa podolepidium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anemocarpa podolepidium has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemocarpa podolepidium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in the spring. The seed should be sown in a flat in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Anemocarpa podolepidium
Anemocarpa podolepidium can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.
Anemocarpa podolepidium FAQ
What are the common names of Anemocarpa podolepidium?
Common names of Anemocarpa podolepidium include podolepis and podolepis.
What is the habitat of Anemocarpa podolepidium?
Anemocarpa podolepidium is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
What are the characteristics of Anemocarpa podolepidium?
Anemocarpa podolepidium is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1m. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs.
Species in the Anemocarpa genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,