Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 106 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084094
Common Names
- Pachylaena atriplicifolia
- Atriplicifolia
- Pachylaena
Synonyms
- Chionoptera gayophyta DC. [unknown]
- Pachylaena gayophyta (DC.) Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Pachylaena atriplicifolia (also called Three-Lobed Pachylaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb, native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Pachylaena atriplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pachylaena atriplicifolia are small and yellow, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachylaena atriplicifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pachylaena atriplicifolia
Pachylaena atriplicifolia is native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Pachylaena atriplicifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Pachylaena atriplicifolia?
Atriplicifolia
What type of soil does Pachylaena atriplicifolia prefer?
Well-drained soil
What is the optimal temperature range for Pachylaena atriplicifolia?
60-80°F
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Abrotanella pusilla,
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Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
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Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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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,