Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cowellii
ID:
122173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 381 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121502

Common Names

  • Cowell's Anastraphia
  • Anastraphia Cowellii
  • Cowell's Daisy

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Description

Anastraphia cowellii (also called Cowell's Anastraphia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It has a short stem and leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It grows in open areas, in rocky soils and in secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Anastraphia cowellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastraphia cowellii is a small, yellowish-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastraphia cowellii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Anastraphia cowellii

Anastraphia cowellii is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet, tropical areas such as rainforests and swamps.

Anastraphia cowellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastraphia cowellii?

Anastraphia cowellii

What type of plant is Anastraphia cowellii?

A succulent

What is the natural habitat of Anastraphia cowellii?

Deserts and arid regions

Species in the Anastraphia genus

Anastraphia gomezii, Anastraphia obtusifolia, Anastraphia pauciflosculosa, Anastraphia attenuata, Anastraphia northropiana, Anastraphia buchii, Anastraphia ekmanii, Anastraphia mantuensis, Anastraphia enneantha, Anastraphia maisiana, Anastraphia shaferi, Anastraphia microcephala, Anastraphia cubensis, Anastraphia ilicifolia, Anastraphia oligantha, Anastraphia crassifolia, Anastraphia cristalensis, Anastraphia geigeliae, Anastraphia crebribracteata, Anastraphia herrerae, Anastraphia oviedoae, Anastraphia parvifolia, Anastraphia recurva, Anastraphia northropiana, Anastraphia montana, Anastraphia elliptica, Anastraphia tortuensis, Anastraphia obovata, Anastraphia cowellii, Anastraphia intertexta, Anastraphia calcicola, Anastraphia picardae, Anastraphia recurva, Anastraphia wilsonii, Anastraphia sessilis,

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,