Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kentrophylloides
ID:
79512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) F.G.Davies

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36(1): 142 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078841



Common Names

  • Kentrophylloides Atractylis
  • Kentrophylloides Star Thistle
  • Kentrophylloides Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus kentrophylloides Baker [unknown]

Description

Atractylis kentrophylloides (also called Kentrophyllum Atractylis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It has yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylis kentrophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for its drought-tolerant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atractylis kentrophylloides has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylis kentrophylloides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Atractylis kentrophylloides

Atractylis kentrophylloides is native to Morocco and can be found in the Middle Atlas region.

Atractylis kentrophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylis kentrophylloides?

Atractylis kentrophylloides

What is the common name of Atractylis kentrophylloides?

Kentrophylloid Burr-Reed

What type of plant is Atractylis kentrophylloides?

Perennial

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-35431: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.