Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(1): 75. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022689
Common Names
- Aphanactis boliviana
- Bolivian Aphanactis
- Bolivian Daisy
Description
Aphanactis boliviana (also called Bolivian Aphanactis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aphanactis boliviana is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ornamental plant and to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphanactis boliviana has small, yellow flower heads that are arranged in flat-topped clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphanactis boliviana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Aphanactis boliviana
Aphanactis boliviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Aphanactis boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphanactis boliviana?
Aphanactis boliviana
What is the common name of Aphanactis boliviana?
Aphanactis
What is the habitat of Aphanactis boliviana?
Open woods, meadows, and grasslands
Species in the Aphanactis 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,