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
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.
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 Andryala genus
Andryala caballeroi,
Andryala arenaria,
Andryala agardhii,
Andryala ragusina,
Andryala spartioides,
Andryala pinnatifida,
Andryala webbiana,
Andryala cossyrensis,
Andryala chevallieri,
Andryala glandulosa,
Andryala brievaensis,
Andryala integrifolia,
Andryala tenuifolia,
Andryala cedretorum,
Andryala spartioides,
Andryala nigricans,
Andryala christii,
Andryala rothia,
Andryala tenuifolia,
Andryala rothia,
Andryala laevitomentosa,
Andryala faurei,
Andryala crithmifolia,
Andryala webbii,
Andryala atlanticola,
Andryala perezii,
Andryala webbii,
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,