Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 67 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089413
Common Names
- Elate Athrixia
- Upright Athrixia
- Athrixia Upright
Description
Athrixia elata (also called Athrixia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Athrixia elata is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Athrixia elata flower is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athrixia elata is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, bright spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, bright spot. The cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Athrixia elata
Athrixia elata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.
Athrixia elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athrixia elata?
Athrixia elata
What is the common name of Athrixia elata?
Upright Athrixia
What type of plant is Athrixia elata?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Athrixia elata found?
South Africa
What is the growth habit of Athrixia elata?
Upright
Species in the Athrixia genus
Athrixia gerrardii,
Athrixia subsimplex,
Athrixia fontinalis,
Athrixia capensis,
Athrixia arachnoidea,
Athrixia elata,
Athrixia phylicoides,
Athrixia fontana,
Athrixia angustissima,
Athrixia oblonga,
Athrixia rosmarinifolia,
Athrixia heterophylla,
Athrixia nyassana,
Athrixia debilis,
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,