Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
19632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 158: 155 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018961



Common Names

  • Afghan Trichanthemis
  • Afghan Daisy
  • Afghan Starburst


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Description

Trichanthemis afghanica (also called Afghan Trichanthemis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of about 1 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichanthemis afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichanthemis afghanica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichanthemis afghanica is a perennial herb native to Afghanistan. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Trichanthemis afghanica

Trichanthemis afghanica is found in the Central Asian region, including Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Trichanthemis afghanica FAQ

What are the common names of Trichanthemis afghanica?

Afghan Trichanthemis

What is the optimal growing environment for Trichanthemis afghanica?

Trichanthemis afghanica prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average size of Trichanthemis afghanica?

Trichanthemis afghanica typically grows to be about 8-10 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.

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-118332: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.