Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) Jacq.-Fél.
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia Ser. 4, 16(2–4): 270 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251895
Common Names
- Fuzzy Atherotoma
- Fuzzy Atherotomum
- Phaeotricha Atherotoma
Description
Atherotoma phaeotricha (also called atherotoma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, upright habit with numerous stems and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 20-30°C.
Uses & Benefits
Atherotoma phaeotricha is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atherotoma phaeotricha has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atherotoma phaeotricha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Atherotoma phaeotricha
Atherotoma phaeotricha can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Atherotoma phaeotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atherotoma phaeotricha?
Atherotoma phaeotricha
What are the common names of Atherotoma phaeotricha?
Hairy Atherotoma
What is the natural habitat of Atherotoma phaeotricha?
Atherotoma phaeotricha is native to South America and is found in dry and rocky areas
Species in the Atherotoma genus
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,