Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
118495

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xl. 112 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117824



Common Names

  • Athrixia oblonga
  • Oblong athrixia
  • Oblong daisy


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Description

Athrixia oblonga (also called Oblong Athrixia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Athrixia oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Athrixia oblonga has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athrixia oblonga is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Athrixia oblonga

Pogonatum yakusimense is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests.

Athrixia oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athrixia oblonga?

Athrixia oblonga

What is the common name of Athrixia oblonga?

Oblong Athrixia

What is the natural habitat of Athrixia oblonga?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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