Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hutchisonii
ID:
83057

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 58 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082386



Common Names

  • Hutchison's Aphanactis
  • Aphanactis
  • Hutchison's Daisy


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Description

Aphanactis hutchisonii (also called Hutchison's aphanactis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering herb in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats such as canyons and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aphanactis hutchisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphanactis hutchisonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphanactis hutchisonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aphanactis hutchisonii

Aphanactis hutchisonii can be found in the dry, rocky slopes of the Canary Islands.

Aphanactis hutchisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphanactis hutchisonii?

Aphanactis hutchisonii

What is the common name of Aphanactis hutchisonii?

Hutchison's aphanactis

What type of plant is Aphanactis hutchisonii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-389: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.