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
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.
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 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,