Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavatus
ID:
124403

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

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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.

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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 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-84867: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.