Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
67324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 96 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066653



Common Names

  • Atractylis prolifera
  • Prolifera Atractylis
  • Proliferous Atractylis


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Synonyms

  • Atractylis prolifera albiflora Cavara [unknown]
  • Atractylis prolifera prolifera [unknown]
  • Atractylis prolifera sulfurea D.P.Petit [unknown]

Description

Atractylis prolifera (also called Proliferous Atractylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylis prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atractylis prolifera has small yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylis prolifera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Atractylis prolifera

Atractylis prolifera is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Atractylis prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylis prolifera?

Atractylis prolifera

What is the common name of Atractylis prolifera?

Proliferous Atractylis

What is the family of Atractylis prolifera?

Asteraceae

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-23529: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.