Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 17: 35 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044516
Common Names
- Cajalbanica
- Cajalbanica Daisy
- Cajalbanica Fleabane
Description
Phania cajalbanica (also called Cajalbanica phania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phania cajalbanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phania cajalbanica is white, with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phania cajalbanica is a fast-growing annual that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed.
Where to Find Phania cajalbanica
Phania cajalbanica can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Phania cajalbanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phania cajalbanica?
Phania cajalbanica
What is the common name of Phania cajalbanica?
Cajalbanica
What is the natural habitat of Phania cajalbanica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Phania 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,