Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie ii. 228. (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058383
Common Names
- Black-flowered Andryala
- Black-flowered Cotton-thistle
- Black-flowered Broom-rape
Synonyms
- Andryala nigricans nigricans [unknown]
- Andryala nigricans boitardii Litard. & Maire [unknown]
- Andryala corymbosa Brot. [unknown]
Description
Andryala nigricans (also called Black-flowered Andryala, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and is characterized by its yellow flowers and dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Andryala nigricans is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andryala nigricans has yellow flowers that are arranged in a single row. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andryala nigricans is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Andryala nigricans
Andryala nigricans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Andryala nigricans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andryala nigricans?
Andryala nigricans
What is the common name of Andryala nigricans?
Black-eyed Susan
What is the natural habitat of Andryala nigricans?
It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in open woodlands, 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,