Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
buniifolius
ID:
70902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 111 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070231

Common Names

  • Buniifolius Acanthostyles
  • Bun-Leaved Acanthostyles
  • Bun-Leaved Thistle

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Description

Acanthostyles buniifolius (also called sticky-leafed acanthostyles, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves that are covered in sticky hairs, and its stems are covered in short, white hairs. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthostyles buniifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthostyles buniifolius has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and small, brown seeds. The seedlings have long, linear leaves and a thick taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthostyles buniifolius is a perennial herbaceous species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Acanthostyles buniifolius

Acanthostyles buniifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Acanthostyles 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27038: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.