Status:
valid
Authors:
Wech.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51(1-2): 112 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073724
Common Names
- Bothriocline atroviolacea
- Aster atroviolaceus
- Aster cinerascens
Description
Bothriocline atroviolacea (also called Purple-flowered bothriocline, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriocline atroviolacea is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. The plant has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bothriocline atroviolacea is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriocline atroviolacea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 2 feet in height.
Where to Find Bothriocline atroviolacea
Bothriocline atroviolacea is found in Argentina.
Bothriocline atroviolacea FAQ
What are the common names of Bothriocline atroviolacea?
Common names of Bothriocline atroviolacea include the Purple Daisy and Purple Marguerite.
What are the growing requirements for Bothriocline atroviolacea?
Bothriocline atroviolacea prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
What is the size of Bothriocline atroviolacea?
Bothriocline atroviolacea typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 1-2 feet.
Species in the Bothriocline genus
Bothriocline imatongensis,
Bothriocline muschleriana,
Bothriocline bampsii,
Bothriocline kungwensis,
Bothriocline cuneifolia,
Bothriocline upembensis,
Bothriocline malaissei,
Bothriocline hoyoensis,
Bothriocline grandicapitulata,
Bothriocline leonardiana,
Bothriocline schimperi,
Bothriocline quercifolia,
Bothriocline hispida,
Bothriocline huillensis,
Bothriocline monocephala,
Bothriocline pectinata,
Bothriocline glomerata,
Bothriocline aggregata,
Bothriocline concinna,
Bothriocline moramballae,
Bothriocline monticola,
Bothriocline carrissoi,
Bothriocline amplifolia,
Bothriocline laxa,
Bothriocline steetziana,
Bothriocline atroviolacea,
Bothriocline nyungwensis,
Bothriocline grindeliifolia,
Bothriocline microcephala,
Bothriocline inyangana,
Bothriocline attenuata,
Bothriocline sengensis,
Bothriocline trifoliata,
Bothriocline katangensis,
Bothriocline wittei,
Bothriocline ugandensis,
Bothriocline glabrescens,
Bothriocline pauwelsii,
Bothriocline auriculata,
Bothriocline shagayuensis,
Bothriocline nyiruensis,
Bothriocline kundelungensis,
Bothriocline fusca,
Bothriocline mbalensis,
Bothriocline angolensis,
Bothriocline madagascariensis,
Bothriocline marungensis,
Bothriocline subcordata,
Bothriocline congesta,
Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,
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,