Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Erikss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 119(2): 157 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123047
Common Names
- Small Athroisma
- Pusillum Athroisma
- Small Daisy Bush
Description
Athroisma pusillum (also called Small-flowered Athroisma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East. It has finely divided, grey-green leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Athroisma pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Athroisma pusillum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athroisma pusillum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Athroisma pusillum
Athroisma pusillum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Athroisma pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athroisma pusillum?
Athroisma pusillum
What is the common name of Athroisma pusillum?
Small-flowered Athroisma
What is the natural habitat of Athroisma pusillum?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes
Species in the Athroisma genus
Athroisma boranense,
Athroisma lobatum,
Athroisma psilocarpum,
Athroisma stuhlmannii,
Athroisma proteiforme,
Athroisma pinnatifidum,
Athroisma inevitabile,
Athroisma hastifolium,
Athroisma fanshawei,
Athroisma pusillum,
Athroisma gracile,
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
Torsten Eriksson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Erikss.' in the authors string.