Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eastw.) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 463 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013236
Common Names
- Scabrid Anisocarpus
- Roughfruit Anisocarpus
- Roughfruit Checkerbloom
Description
Anisocarpus scabridus (also called Roughfruit Anisocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anisocarpus scabridus 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, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisocarpus scabridus is yellow and daisy-like in shape. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisocarpus scabridus is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Anisocarpus scabridus
Anisocarpus scabridus can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Anisocarpus scabridus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisocarpus scabridus?
Anisocarpus scabridus
What is the family of Anisocarpus scabridus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Anisocarpus scabridus?
Scabrid Anisocarp
Species in the Anisocarpus 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,