Status:
valid
Authors:
Fayed
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 15: 486 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044587
Common Names
- Small-flowered Grauanthus
- Small-flowered Graunthus
- Small-flowered Grauanthus
Description
Grauanthus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered Grauanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Grauanthus parviflorus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and is known to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grauanthus parviflorus is yellow and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small, black and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grauanthus parviflorus is a perennial herb with a woody base. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Grauanthus parviflorus
Grauanthus parviflorus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Grauanthus parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grauanthus parviflorus?
Grauanthus parviflorus
What is the common name of Grauanthus parviflorus?
Parviflorus
What is the family of Grauanthus parviflorus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Grauanthus genus
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
A.-A. Fayed: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fayed' in the authors string.