Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
88864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1181 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088193



Common Names

  • Cushion Cudweed
  • Capitate Cudweed
  • Athanasia capitata


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Synonyms

  • Athanasia glabra Thunb. [unknown]
  • Holophyllum scabrum DC. [unknown]
  • Pristocarpha capitata E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Athanasia punctata P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Athanasia capitata capitata [unknown]
  • Holophyllum capitatum capitatum [unknown]
  • Holophyllum capitatum Less. [unknown]
  • Athanasia capitata glabrata Harv. [unknown]
  • Holophyllum capitatum glabratum DC. [unknown]
  • Santolina capitata L. [unknown]
  • Athanasia punctata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Athanasia capitata (also called White-headed Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Athanasia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Athanasia capitata has white flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athanasia capitata is a perennial herb 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 every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Athanasia capitata

Athanasia capitata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and meadows.

Athanasia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athanasia capitata?

Athanasia capitata

What is the family of Athanasia capitata?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Athanasia capitata?

South Africa

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,

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