Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. lxxii. 28t (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092304
Common Names
- Arabian Atractylis
- Arabian Atractylis Plant
- Arabian Atractylis Flower
Description
Atractylis arabica (also called Arabian Atractylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Atractylis arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atractylis arabica has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in short hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atractylis arabica is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Atractylis arabica
Atractylis arabica can be found in North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.
Atractylis arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractylis arabica?
Atractylis arabica
What is the family of Atractylis arabica?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Atractylis arabica?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Atractylis genus
Atractylis phaeolepis,
Atractylis aristata,
Atractylis yemensis,
Atractylis delicatula,
Atractylis serratuloides,
Atractylis delvarii,
Atractylis sojakii,
Atractylis cancellata,
Atractylis echinops,
Atractylis spinosa,
Atractylis serratuloides,
Atractylis babelii,
Atractylis prolifera,
Atractylis cryptocephala,
Atractylis kentrophylloides,
Atractylis phazaniae,
Atractylis polycephala,
Atractylis humilis,
Atractylis serrata,
Atractylis arbuscula,
Atractylis arabica,
Atractylis preauxiana,
Atractylis carduus,
Atractylis boulosii,
Atractylis echinata,
Atractylis mernephthae,
Atractylis auranitica,
Atractylis caerulea,
Atractylis caespitosa,
Atractylis tutinii,
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,