Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harv.) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 106: 70 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045229
Common Names
- Athanasia
- Adenantha
- Athanasia Adenantha
Description
Athanasia adenantha (also called Adenanthos Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Athanasia adenantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trigonia spruceana is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green or brownish-green centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athanasia adenantha is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Athanasia adenantha
Athanasia adenantha is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Athanasia adenantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athanasia adenantha?
Athanasia adenantha
What is the family of Athanasia adenantha?
Asteraceae
Where is Athanasia adenantha native to?
South America
Species in the Athanasia genus
Athanasia quinquedentata,
Athanasia pectinata,
Athanasia grandiceps,
Athanasia microcephala,
Athanasia hirsuta,
Athanasia juncea,
Athanasia linifolia,
Athanasia pachycephala,
Athanasia elsiae,
Athanasia scabra,
Athanasia flexuosa,
Athanasia trifurcata,
Athanasia oocephala,
Athanasia viridis,
Athanasia adenantha,
Athanasia imbricata,
Athanasia calophylla,
Athanasia spathulata,
Athanasia leptocephala,
Athanasia pubescens,
Athanasia tomentosa,
Athanasia sertulifera,
Athanasia linifolia,
Athanasia alba,
Athanasia crenata,
Athanasia dentata,
Athanasia microphylla,
Athanasia capitata,
Athanasia cochlearifolia,
Athanasia vestita,
Athanasia pinnata,
Athanasia inopinata,
Athanasia minuta,
Athanasia bremeri,
Athanasia cuneifolia,
Athanasia rugulosa,
Athanasia filiformis,
Athanasia humilis,
Athanasia virgata,
Athanasia crithmifolia,
Athanasia argentea,
Athanasia gyrosa,
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,