Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atractyloides
ID:
122263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn. in Lindl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Intr. Nat. Syst. Bot., ed. 2. 443. 1836

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121592



Common Names

  • Scalesia atractyloides
  • Woody Scalesia
  • Woody Aster


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Synonyms

  • Scalesia atractyloides atractyloides [unknown]
  • Scalesia darwinii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Scalesia atractyloides (also called Galapagos daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Galapagos Islands and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scalesia atractyloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scalesia atractyloides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a central disc of small, tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger, spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single, long stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scalesia atractyloides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Scalesia atractyloides

Scalesia atractyloides is native to the Galapagos Islands and can be found in the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, and Floreana.

Scalesia atractyloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scalesia atractyloides?

Scalesia atractyloides

What is the common name of Scalesia atractyloides?

Galapagos Scalesia

What is the natural habitat of Scalesia atractyloides?

Dry, rocky slopes and open grasslands

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-82809: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.