Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
buchwaldii
ID:
61568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Wild

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 4: 60 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060897

Common Names

  • Anisopappus
  • Buchwald's Anisopappus
  • Buchwaldii

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Description

Anisopappus buchwaldii (also called Buchwald's Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Anisopappus buchwaldii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anisopappus buchwaldii sub. buchwaldii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisopappus buchwaldii is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisopappus buchwaldii is a perennial herbaceous species that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a bright, but not direct, light until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Anisopappus buchwaldii

Anisopappus buchwaldii can be found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.

Anisopappus buchwaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisopappus buchwaldii?

Anisopappus buchwaldii

What is the common name of Anisopappus buchwaldii?

Anisopappus buchwaldii

Where is Anisopappus buchwaldii found?

Anisopappus buchwaldii is found in East Africa

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,

References

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176778-1: Based on the initial data import