Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Blumea 26(1): 233 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076048
Common Names
- Rocky Myriactis
- Myriactis rupestris
- Myriactis
Description
Myriactis rupestris (also called Rock Myriactis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and have a dark green colour. It is found in open grassland and savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Myriactis rupestris is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myriactis rupestris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriactis rupestris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Myriactis rupestris
Myriactis rupestris can be found in the rocky cliffs and outcrops of the Mediterranean region.
Myriactis rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriactis rupestris?
Myriactis rupestris
What is the common name of Myriactis rupestris?
Rupestrian Myriactis
What is the natural habitat of Myriactis rupestris?
Rocky cliffs and outcrops
Species in the Myriactis genus
Myriactis japonensis,
Myriactis wallichii,
Myriactis wightii,
Myriactis westonii,
Myriactis minuscula,
Myriactis delavayi,
Myriactis nepalensis,
Myriactis assamensis,
Myriactis rupestris,
Myriactis humilis,
Myriactis sakirana,
Myriactis cabrerae,
Myriactis panamensis,
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,