Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) Wild
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 4: 72 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130617
Common Names
- Anisopappus alticola
- Alpine Anisopappus
- Alpine Star Daisy
Description
Anisopappus alticola (also called High-altitude Anisopappus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Anisopappus alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisopappus alticola is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisopappus alticola is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Anisopappus alticola
Anisopappus alticola is native to western North America and can be found in moist meadows and other moist areas.
Species in the Anisopappus genus
Anisopappus paucidentatus,
Anisopappus rhombifolius,
Anisopappus smutsii,
Anisopappus alticolus,
Anisopappus lawalreanus,
Anisopappus burundiensis,
Anisopappus salviifolius,
Anisopappus grangeoides,
Anisopappus anemonifolius,
Anisopappus fruticosus,
Anisopappus petitianus,
Anisopappus boinensis,
Anisopappus sylvaticus,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus lastii,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus junodii,
Anisopappus lejolyanus,
Anisopappus buchwaldii,
Anisopappus robynsianus,
Anisopappus latifolius,
Anisopappus upembensis,
Anisopappus pumilus,
Anisopappus kirkii,
Anisopappus pinnatifida,
Anisopappus holstii,
Anisopappus longipes,
Anisopappus pseudopinnatifidus,
Anisopappus orbicularis,
Anisopappus marianus,
Anisopappus sylvatica,
Anisopappus alticola,
Anisopappus brandbergensis,
Anisopappus schinzii,
Anisopappus stuhlmannii,
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,