Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. viii. 475 (1954).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026044
Common Names
- Athrixia subsimplex
- Subsimple Athrixia
- Subsimple Daisy
Description
Athrixia subsimplex (also called Subsimple Athrixia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Athrixia subsimplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Athrixia subsimplex has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard shell. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athrixia subsimplex is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, the plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Athrixia subsimplex requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Athrixia subsimplex
Athrixia subsimplex can be found in South Africa, including parts of the Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape.
Athrixia subsimplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athrixia subsimplex?
Athrixia subsimplex
What is the common name of Athrixia subsimplex?
Subsimple Athrixia
What is the natural habitat of Athrixia subsimplex?
Dry, sandy, open woods, clearings, and roadsides
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,