Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
78989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 313 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078318



Common Names

  • Heterorhachis aculeata
  • Spiny Heterorhachis
  • Spiny Heterorhach


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Synonyms

  • Heterorhachis spinosissima Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Berkheya pinnata pinnata [unknown]
  • Carlina aculeata Burm.f. [unknown]

Description

Heterorhachis aculeata (also called Spiny Heterorhachis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Heterorhachis aculeata is a plant native to South Africa. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterorhachis aculeata is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterorhachis aculeata is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Heterorhachis aculeata

Heterorhachis aculeata is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Heterorhachis aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterorhachis aculeata?

Heterorhachis aculeata

What is the common name of Heterorhachis aculeata?

Spiny Heterorhachis

What is the habitat of Heterorhachis aculeata?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Heterorhachis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3492: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.