Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 277 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094848
Common Names
- Athrixia angustissima
- Narrow-leaved Athrixia
- Slender Athrixia
Description
Athrixia angustissima (also called Narrow-leaved Athrixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Athrixia angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Athrixia angustissima has yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athrixia angustissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best to sow seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to prevent self-seeding.
Where to Find Athrixia angustissima
Athrixia angustissima can be found in South Africa.
Athrixia angustissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athrixia angustissima?
Athrixia angustissima
What is the common name of Athrixia angustissima?
Narrow-leaved Athrixia
What is the natural habitat of Athrixia angustissima?
It is found in the fynbos of the Western Cape, South Africa
Species in the Athrixia genus
Athrixia gerrardii,
Athrixia subsimplex,
Athrixia fontinalis,
Athrixia capensis,
Athrixia arachnoidea,
Athrixia elata,
Athrixia phylicoides,
Athrixia fontana,
Athrixia angustissima,
Athrixia oblonga,
Athrixia rosmarinifolia,
Athrixia heterophylla,
Athrixia nyassana,
Athrixia debilis,
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,