Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agardhii
ID:
17675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haens. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 244 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017004

Common Names

  • Agardh's Andryala
  • Agardh's Cotton Thistle
  • Agardh's Cotton-thistle

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Description

Andryala agardhii (also called Agardh's andryala, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Andryala agardhii is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andryala agardhii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andryala agardhii is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed sown directly into the garden in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Andryala agardhii

Andryala agardhii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Andryala agardhii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andryala agardhii?

Andryala agardhii

What type of plant is Andryala agardhii?

Herb

Where does Andryala agardhii grow?

Southern 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-116453: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Felix Haenseler (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haens.' in the authors string.