Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
26839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 129 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026168

Common Names

  • Andryala pinnatifida
  • Pinnatifida Andryala
  • Feathered Andryala

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Description

Andryala pinnatifida (also called Cutleaf Andryala, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, reaching a height of up to 1 foot, and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Andryala pinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to provide shelter and shade.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Andryala pinnatifida sub. buchiana (Sch.Bip.) Reyes-Bet. & A.Santos
Andryala pinnatifida sub. pinnatifida
Andryala pinnatifida sub. maroccana (Maire) Greuter
Andryala pinnatifida sub. teydensis (Sch.Bip.) S.Rivas-Martínez et al.
Andryala pinnatifida sub. preauxiana (Sch.Bip.) G.Kunkel
Andryala pinnatifida sub. antonii (Maire) Dobignard
Andryala pinnatifida sub. ducellieri (Batt.) Greuter
Andryala pinnatifida sub. mogadorensis (Hook.f.) Greuter
Andryala pinnatifida sub. jahandiezii (Maire) Greuter
Andryala pinnatifida sub. cuneifolia (Sch.Bip.) M.Z.Ferreira, R.Jardim, Alv.Fern. & M.Seq.
Andryala pinnatifida sub. latifolia (Bornm.) G.Kunkel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andryala pinnatifida is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andryala pinnatifida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in spring or early summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Andryala pinnatifida

Andryala pinnatifida is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.

Andryala pinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andryala pinnatifida?

Andryala pinnatifida

What type of plant is Andryala pinnatifida?

Perennial herb

Where is Andryala pinnatifida native to?

Southwestern United States

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-125285: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.