Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adhaerens
ID:
35923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 217 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035252



Common Names

  • Aphelexis adhaerens
  • Climbing Daisy
  • Mexican Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum adhaerens adhaerens [unknown]
  • Helichrysum adhaerens R.Vig. & Humbert [unknown]
  • Helichrysum adhaerens adhaerens [unknown]

Description

Aphelexis adhaerens (also called Adherent Aphelexis, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with yellow flowers and entire leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelexis adhaerens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelexis adhaerens has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelexis adhaerens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Aphelexis adhaerens

Aphelexis adhaerens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and France.

Aphelexis adhaerens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelexis adhaerens?

Aphelexis adhaerens

What type of plant is Aphelexis adhaerens?

Perennial

What is the optimal soil type for Aphelexis adhaerens?

Well-drained soil

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177846-1: Based on the initial data import