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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(L.) L.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1763
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1181 (1763)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137167
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Crithmifolia Athanasia
- Crithmifolia Everlasting
- Crithmifolia Daisy
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Athanasia crithmifolia (also called Crithmifolia Athanasia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Athanasia crithmifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Athanasia crithmifolia sub.  palmatifida (DC.) Källersjö
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Athanasia crithmifolia has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Athanasia crithmifolia is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Athanasia crithmifolia
                        
                            Athanasia crithmifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Athanasia crithmifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Athanasia crithmifolia?
Athanasia crithmifolia
What is the common name of Athanasia crithmifolia?
Crithmifolia Athanasia
Where is Athanasia crithmifolia found?
It is found in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,