Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monanthos
ID:
92396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Math. Cherbourg 38: 518 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091725

Common Names

  • Monanthos
  • Monanthos Plant
  • Anacyclus Monanthos

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Description

Anacyclus monanthos (also called Akarkara, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a woody rootstock and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anacyclus monanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anacyclus monanthos sub. cyrtolepidioides (Pomel) Humphries
Anacyclus monanthos sub. monanthos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anacyclus monanthos is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single, central disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacyclus monanthos is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anacyclus monanthos

Anacyclus monanthos is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Anacyclus monanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacyclus monanthos?

Anacyclus monanthos

What is the common name of Anacyclus monanthos?

Single-flowered Anacyclus

What is the family of Anacyclus monanthos?

Asteraceae

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-47996: Based on the initial data import
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.