Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 75 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001829
Common Names
- Grandiceps Athanasia
- Grandiceps Tarbush
- Grandiceps Athanasia
Description
Athanasia grandiceps (also called Grandhead Athanasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody base and white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in open woodland, grassland, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Athanasia grandiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Athanasia grandiceps is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athanasia grandiceps is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Athanasia grandiceps
Athanasia grandiceps is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Athanasia grandiceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athanasia grandiceps?
Athanasia grandiceps
What are the common names of Athanasia grandiceps?
Cushion Daisy, Mountain Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Athanasia grandiceps?
It is found in alpine meadows, tussock grasslands, and rocky areas of New Zealand
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,