Atractylis tutinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tutinii
ID:
131339
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franco
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(1): 47 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130668
Common Names
- Atractylis tutinii
- Tutin's Atractylis
- Tutin's Star-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atractylis tutinii (also called Tutin's Atractylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of up to 4 feet. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Atractylis tutinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Atractylis tutinii are yellow, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atractylis tutinii is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Atractylis tutinii is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Atractylis tutinii
Atractylis tutinii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Atractylis tutinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractylis tutinii?
Atractylis tutinii
What is the common name of Atractylis tutinii?
Tutin's Atractylis
What is the natural habitat of Atractylis tutinii?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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-91560: Based on the initial data import
João Manuel Antonio do Amaral Franco (1921-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franco' in the authors string.