Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arabicus
ID:
40879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris (1816); et in Dict. Sc. Nat. i

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040208



Common Names

  • Arabian Cladanthus
  • Arabian Star-flower
  • Arabian Starburst


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Description

Cladanthus arabicus (also called Arabian cladanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Arabian Peninsula and parts of the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cladanthus arabicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cladanthus arabicus has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cladanthus arabicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring, or by seed in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cladanthus arabicus

Cladanthus arabicus is native to the Middle East, where it can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and dunes.

Cladanthus arabicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cladanthus arabicus?

Cladanthus arabicus

What is the common name of Cladanthus arabicus?

Arabian cladanthus

Where is Cladanthus arabicus native to?

Middle East and North Africa

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-138882: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.