Atractylis yemensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yemensis
ID:
19963
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 18: 428 (1982) (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019292
Common Names
- Atractylis
- Yemen Atractylis
- Yemen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atractylis yemensis (also called Yemen Atractylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It is found in dry, open habitats at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Atractylis yemensis has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atractylis yemensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atractylis yemensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Atractylis yemensis
Atractylis yemensis is native to Yemen and can be found in dry grasslands and scrub.
Atractylis yemensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractylis yemensis?
Atractylis yemensis
What is the common name of Atractylis yemensis?
Yemen Atractylis
What type of plant is Atractylis yemensis?
Herbaceous perennial
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
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899255-1: Based on the initial data import