Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
9945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 144 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009274



Common Names

  • Hairy Athanasia
  • Athanasia
  • Athanasia Hirsuta


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Description

Athanasia hirsuta (also called Hairy Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white to yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Athanasia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Athanasia hirsuta is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athanasia hirsuta is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Athanasia hirsuta

Athanasia hirsuta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Athanasia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athanasia hirsuta?

Athanasia hirsuta

What is the family of Athanasia hirsuta?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Athanasia hirsuta?

Hairy Athanasia

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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