Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
78980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alain) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 53 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078309



Common Names

  • Antillanthus ekmanii
  • Ekman's Antillanthus
  • Ekman's Antillanth


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Synonyms

  • Senecio ekmanii Alain [unknown]

Description

Antillanthus ekmanii (also called Ekman's Antillanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Antillanthus ekmanii is a plant native to the Caribbean. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antillanthus ekmanii is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antillanthus ekmanii is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Antillanthus ekmanii

Antillanthus ekmanii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Antillanthus ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antillanthus ekmanii?

Antillanthus ekmanii

What is the common name of Antillanthus ekmanii?

Ekman's Antillanthus

What is the habitat of Antillanthus ekmanii?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34910: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.