Atractylis serrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
91690
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 20 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091019
Common Names
- Atractylis serrata
- Serrated Atractylis
- Rough Atractylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atractylis serrata (also called Serrated Atractylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Atractylis serrata is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atractylis serrata has small yellow flowers with 5-6 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atractylis serrata is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Atractylis serrata
Atractylis serrata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Atractylis serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractylis serrata?
Atractylis serrata
What is the common name of Atractylis serrata?
Serrated atractylis
What type of plant is Atractylis serrata?
Perennial herb
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-47296: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.