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Authors:
(Greenm.) B.Nord.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 53 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076424
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Carinated Antillanthus
- Carinated False-Senecio
- Carinated Ragwort
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Antillanthus carinatus (also called 'Carinate Antillanthus', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean. It has deeply lobed leaves and small white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Antillanthus carinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract beneficial insects.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Antillanthus carinatus is a yellow-green color, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Antillanthus carinatus is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil. Water regularly until the plant is established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Antillanthus carinatus
                        
                            Antillanthus carinatus can be found in the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Antillanthus carinatus FAQ
                        
                            What are the benefits of Antillanthus carinatus?
Antillanthus carinatus is an attractive perennial that provides year-round color and texture to the landscape. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or privacy screen.
What is the ideal growing environment for Antillanthus carinatus?
Antillanthus carinatus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
How should Antillanthus carinatus be cared for?
Antillanthus carinatus should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Antillanthus genus
                        
                            Antillanthus eriocarphus, 
Antillanthus acunae, 
Antillanthus shaferi, 
Antillanthus azulensis, 
Antillanthus saugetii, 
Antillanthus trichotomus, 
Antillanthus subsquarrosus, 
Antillanthus pachylepis, 
Antillanthus cubensis, 
Antillanthus biseriatus, 
Antillanthus pachypodus, 
Antillanthus carinatus, 
Antillanthus ekmanii, 
Antillanthus leucolepis, 
Antillanthus moaensis, 
Antillanthus moldenkei, 
Antillanthus discolor,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,