Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) Pers.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 465 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123732
Common Names
- Anacyclus clavatus
- Mount Atlas Daisy
- Mat Daisy
Description
Anacyclus clavatus (also called Clavate Anacyclus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anacyclus clavatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anacyclus clavatus is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacyclus clavatus is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Anacyclus clavatus
Anacyclus clavatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Anacyclus clavatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacyclus clavatus?
Anacyclus clavatus
What are the common names of Anacyclus clavatus?
Clavate Anacyclus, Clavate Pellitory
Where is Anacyclus clavatus native to?
Anacyclus clavatus is native to Europe
Species in the Anacyclus genus
Anacyclus valentinus,
Anacyclus maroccanus,
Anacyclus nigellifolius,
Anacyclus bethuriae,
Anacyclus inconstans,
Anacyclus linearilobus,
Anacyclus latealatus,
Anacyclus pyrethrum,
Anacyclus homogamos,
Anacyclus anatolicus,
Anacyclus radiatus,
Anacyclus monanthos,
Anacyclus pyrethrum,
Anacyclus ciliatus,
Anacyclus clavatus,
Anacyclus malvesiensis,
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,