Status:
valid
Authors:
García Adá
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 17: 259 (1992) (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041662
Common Names
- Brieva's Andryala
- Andryala Brievaensis
- Brieva's Fleabane
Description
Andryala brievaensis (also called Briev's andryala, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It grows in dry and rocky places, such as limestone and clay soils, and in sunny areas with little vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Andryala brievaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antispasmodic properties and is used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andryala brievaensis is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andryala brievaensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until rooted. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Andryala brievaensis
Andryala brievaensis is native to Spain and can be found in the Sierra de Gredos mountain range.
Andryala brievaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andryala brievaensis?
Andryala brievaensis
What is the common name of Andryala brievaensis?
Brieva's Andryala
What is the natural habitat of Andryala brievaensis?
It is native to Spain and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed areas
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,
References
Ramón García Adá: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Adá' in the authors string.