Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 5(2): 169 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007528
Common Names
- Angianthus Cornutus
- Horned Angianthus
- Horned Daisy
Description
Angianthus cornutus (also called 'Horned Angianthus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately divided leaves. It is native to South America and is typically found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Angianthus cornutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angianthus cornutus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angianthus cornutus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Angianthus cornutus
Angianthus cornutus is native to Australia. It can be found in the dry woodlands and grasslands of New South Wales and Victoria.
Angianthus cornutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angianthus cornutus?
Angianthus cornutus
What type of plant is Angianthus cornutus?
It is an annual herb
Where does Angianthus cornutus grow?
It grows in Australia
Species in the Angianthus genus
Angianthus halophilus,
Angianthus cornutus,
Angianthus uniflorus,
Angianthus newbeyi,
Angianthus brachypappus,
Angianthus drummondii,
Angianthus microcephalus,
Angianthus cunninghamii,
Angianthus axiliflorus,
Angianthus cyathifer,
Angianthus preissianus,
Angianthus milnei,
Angianthus prostratus,
Angianthus acrohyalinus,
Angianthus micropoides,
Angianthus conocephalus,
Angianthus glabratus,
Angianthus pygmaeus,
Angianthus globuliformis,
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,