Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15(2): 258 (-259; fig. 1M-Q) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005292
Common Names
- Angianthus
- Halophilus
- Angianthus halophilus
Description
Cerastium haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small white flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Angianthus halophilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angianthus halophilus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angianthus halophilus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Angianthus halophilus
Angianthus halophilus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Angianthus halophilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angianthus halophilus?
Angianthus halophilus
What is the common name of Angianthus halophilus?
Salt-loving Angianthus
What is the growth habit of Angianthus halophilus?
Angianthus halophilus is an upright, clump-forming perennial herb.
Species in the Angianthus genus
Angianthus halophilus,
Angianthus cornutus,
Angianthus uniflorus,
Angianthus newbeyi,
Angianthus brachypappus,
Angianthus drummondii,
Angianthus microcephalus,
Angianthus cunninghamii,
Angianthus axiliflorus,
Angianthus cyathifer,
Angianthus preissianus,
Angianthus milnei,
Angianthus prostratus,
Angianthus acrohyalinus,
Angianthus micropoides,
Angianthus conocephalus,
Angianthus glabratus,
Angianthus pygmaeus,
Angianthus globuliformis,
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,