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Common Names
- Andryala rothia
- Roth's Andryala
- Roth's Cottonweed
Synonyms
- Rhodanthemum floccosa Pomel [unknown]
- Andryala laxiflora laxiflora [unknown]
- Andryala laxiflora candicans Maire [unknown]
- Andryala malacitana Haens. ex Willk. [unknown]
- Rothia andryaloides Gaertn. [unknown]
- Andryala sinuata laxiflora (DC.) Nyman [unknown]
- Andryala arenaria mariana Rivas Goday & Bellot [unknown]
- Andryala rosea Steud. [unknown]
- Andryala laxiflora DC. [unknown]
- Rothia floccosa Pomel [unknown]
- Andryala floccosa Pomel [unknown]
Description
Andryala rothia (also called Roth's Andryala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andryala rothia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andryala rothia has small white flowers with a single pistil and five stamens. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andryala rothia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Andryala rothia
Andryala rothia is native to Morocco and can be found in the Atlas Mountains region.
Andryala rothia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andryala rothia?
Andryala rothia
What is the common name of Andryala rothia?
Roth's Andryala
What is the family of Andryala rothia?
Asteraceae
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,