Antithrixia flavicoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavicoma
ID:
74233
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 278 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073562
Common Names
- Antithrixia flavicoma
- Yellow Antithrixia
- Yellow-Flowered Antithrixia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antithrixia flavicoma (also called Antithrixia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows in grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Antithrixia flavicoma has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antithrixia flavicoma is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antithrixia flavicoma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Antithrixia flavicoma
Antithrixia flavicoma is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.
Antithrixia flavicoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antithrixia flavicoma?
Antithrixia flavicoma
What type of plant is Antithrixia flavicoma?
It is a shrub
Where is Antithrixia flavicoma found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Antithrixia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30311: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.