Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bolus) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 220 (1981): (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005909
Common Names
- Atrichantha gemmifera
- Gem-Bearing Atrichantha
- Gem-Bearing Grass
Synonyms
- Helichrysum gemmiferum Bolus [unknown]
Description
Atrichantha gemmifera (also called Gem-bearing Atrichantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist soil and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Atrichantha gemmifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atrichantha gemmifera has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atrichantha gemmifera is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.
Where to Find Atrichantha gemmifera
Atrichantha gemmifera can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Atrichantha gemmifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atrichantha gemmifera?
Atrichantha gemmifera
What is the common name of Atrichantha gemmifera?
Gem-bearing atrichantha
Where is Atrichantha gemmifera native to?
It is native to the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Atrichantha 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,