Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078818
Common Names
- Saxatilis Anemocarpa
- Saxatilis Groundsel
- Saxatilis Ragwort
Synonyms
- Helipterum incanum F.Muell. [unknown]
- Helipterum saxatile Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
Description
Anemocarpa saxatilis (also called Rock Anemocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It has yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anemocarpa saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anemocarpa saxatilis has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves with a greyish-green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemocarpa saxatilis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Anemocarpa saxatilis
Anemocarpa saxatilis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
Anemocarpa saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemocarpa saxatilis?
Anemocarpa saxatilis
What is the common name of Anemocarpa saxatilis?
Rockweed
What type of plant is Anemocarpa saxatilis?
Annual
Species in the Anemocarpa genus
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,