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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Wild
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1964
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 4: 55 (1964)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003180
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Few-toothed Daisy
- Few-toothed Fleabane
- Few-toothed Anisopappus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Anisopappus paucidentatus (also called Few-toothed Anisopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Anisopappus paucidentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Anisopappus paucidentatus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Anisopappus paucidentatus is a low-growing, perennial herb that can reach up to 0.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Anisopappus paucidentatus
                        
                            Anisopappus paucidentatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Anisopappus paucidentatus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Anisopappus paucidentatus?
Anisopappus paucidentatus
What family does Anisopappus paucidentatus belong to?
Asteraceae
Where is Anisopappus paucidentatus native to?
South Africa
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Anisopappus genus
                        
                            Anisopappus paucidentatus, 
Anisopappus rhombifolius, 
Anisopappus smutsii, 
Anisopappus alticolus, 
Anisopappus lawalreanus, 
Anisopappus burundiensis, 
Anisopappus salviifolius, 
Anisopappus grangeoides, 
Anisopappus anemonifolius, 
Anisopappus fruticosus, 
Anisopappus petitianus, 
Anisopappus boinensis, 
Anisopappus sylvaticus, 
Anisopappus chinensis, 
Anisopappus lastii, 
Anisopappus chinensis, 
Anisopappus junodii, 
Anisopappus lejolyanus, 
Anisopappus buchwaldii, 
Anisopappus robynsianus, 
Anisopappus latifolius, 
Anisopappus upembensis, 
Anisopappus pumilus, 
Anisopappus kirkii, 
Anisopappus pinnatifida, 
Anisopappus holstii, 
Anisopappus longipes, 
Anisopappus pseudopinnatifidus, 
Anisopappus orbicularis, 
Anisopappus marianus, 
Anisopappus sylvatica, 
Anisopappus alticola, 
Anisopappus brandbergensis, 
Anisopappus schinzii, 
Anisopappus stuhlmannii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,