Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
23360

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


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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.

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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 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