Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
24067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt. ex L.Chevall.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 3: 773 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023396



Common Names

  • Atractylis delicatula
  • Delicate Atractylis
  • Delicate Bur-cucumber


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Description

Atractylis delicatula (also called Delicate Atractylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylis delicatula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atractylis delicatula is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylis delicatula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Atractylis delicatula

Atractylis delicatula is native to Spain and can be found in the Extremadura region.

Atractylis delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylis delicatula?

Atractylis delicatula

What is the family of Atractylis delicatula?

Asteraceae

Where is Atractylis delicatula found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122609: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Louis Pierre Désiré Chevallier (1852-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Chevall.' in the authors string.