Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phaeotricha
ID:
1252557

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50163062: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.