Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gilbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 179 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063680
Common Names
- Acuminata Ethulia
- Ethulia Daisy
- Ethulia Acuminata
Description
Ethulia acuminata (also called Acuminate Ethulia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ethulia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ethulia acuminata is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ethulia acuminata is an evergreen perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the root clumps in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Ethulia acuminata
Ethulia acuminata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Ethulia acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ethulia acuminata?
Ethulia acuminata
What type of plant is Ethulia acuminata?
It is an annual herb
Where does Ethulia acuminata originate from?
It is native to South America
Species in the Ethulia genus
Ethulia luzonica,
Ethulia ruhudjiensis,
Ethulia triflora,
Ethulia bicostata,
Ethulia scheffleri,
Ethulia greenwayi,
Ethulia ngorongoroensis,
Ethulia paucifructa,
Ethulia rubudjiensis,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia acuminata,
Ethulia burundiensis,
Ethulia conyzoides,
Ethulia faulknerae,
Ethulia rhizomata,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia vernonioides,
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,