Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Decas Prima Plantarum Rariorum Horti Upsaliensis 1762
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079631
Common Names
- Ethulia conyzoides
- Conyzoides Ethulia
- Conyzoides Fleabane
Synonyms
- Ethulia conyzoides conyzoides [unknown]
- Ethulia kraussii Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
Description
Ethulia conyzoides (also called African fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa, the Middle East, and India. It typically grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ethulia conyzoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ethulia conyzoides sub. conyzoides
Ethulia conyzoides sub. kraussii (Sch.Bip. ex Walp.) M.G.Gilbert & C.Jeffrey
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ethulia conyzoides is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ethulia conyzoides is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ethulia conyzoides
Ethulia conyzoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Ethulia conyzoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ethulia conyzoides?
Ethulia conyzoides
What is the common name of Ethulia conyzoides?
Conyza
What is the habitat of Ethulia conyzoides?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas
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
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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,