Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
116198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 106: 37 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115527



Common Names

  • Athanasia Minuta
  • Dwarf Everlasting
  • Small Everlasting


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Description

Athanasia minuta (also called Dwarf Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and is found in grasslands, steppes, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Athanasia minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide shade and erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Athanasia minuta sub. inermis (E.Phillips) Källersjö
Athanasia minuta sub. minuta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Athanasia minuta has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, oblong and brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athanasia minuta is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Athanasia minuta

Athanasia minuta can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

Athanasia minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athanasia minuta?

Athanasia minuta

What is the common name of Athanasia minuta?

Minute Athanasia

What is the natural habitat of Athanasia minuta?

Athanasia minuta is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76976: Based on the initial data import
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.