Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. [F. Cuvier] 50: 58. 1827 [Nov 1827]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024530
Common Names
- Atractylis serratuloides
- Serrated Atractylis
- Serratuloides Atractylis
Description
Atractylis serratuloides (also called Serrated Atractylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Atractylis serratuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atractylis serratuloides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atractylis serratuloides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny spot with good drainage. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Atractylis serratuloides
Atractylis serratuloides is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Atractylis serratuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractylis serratuloides?
Atractylis serratuloides
What is the family of Atractylis serratuloides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Atractylis serratuloides?
Dry and rocky slopes
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,