Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycephala
ID:
28038

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 88 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027367



Common Names

  • Pachycephala Athanasia
  • Pachycephala Daisy
  • Pachycephala Sunray Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Athanasia eriopoda depauperata DC. [unknown]

Description

Athanasia pachycephala (also called Pachycephala Athanasia and Pachycephala Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. The flower heads are composed of white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Athanasia pachycephala is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Athanasia pachycephala sub. pachycephala
Athanasia pachycephala sub. eriopoda (DC.) Källersjö

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Athanasia pachycephala is a small, yellow, star-shaped bloom with white centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athanasia pachycephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Athanasia pachycephala

Athanasia pachycephala is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky grasslands and open woodlands.

Athanasia pachycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athanasia pachycephala?

Athanasia pachycephala

What is the common name of Athanasia pachycephala?

Thick-headed Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Athanasia pachycephala?

It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

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,