Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
127671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 254, t. 225 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127000



Common Names

  • Atractylis
  • Tufted Atractylis
  • Caespitosa


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Synonyms

  • Acarna caespitosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Atractylis caespitosa caespitosa [unknown]
  • Anactis caespitosa Cass. [unknown]
  • Atractylis humilis caespitosa (Desf.) Maire [unknown]
  • Atractylis humilis incana Maire [unknown]
  • Atractylis humilis radians Batt. [unknown]
  • Atractylis caespitosa radians Batt. [unknown]
  • Atractylis caespitosa incana Maire [unknown]

Description

Atractylis caespitosa (also called Tufted Atractylis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylis caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atractylis caespitosa has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylis caespitosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently.

Where to Find Atractylis caespitosa

Atractylis caespitosa is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry meadows and rocky areas.

Atractylis caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylis caespitosa?

Atractylis caespitosa

What type of plant is Atractylis caespitosa?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Atractylis caespitosa found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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