Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56(1-2): 202 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025834
Common Names
- Anisopappus petitianus
- Petitian Anisopappus
- Petitian Star-Thistle
Description
Anisopappus petitianus (also called Petit's anisopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anisopappus petitianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisopappus petitianus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisopappus petitianus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Anisopappus petitianus
Anisopappus petitianus is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Anisopappus petitianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisopappus petitianus?
Anisopappus petitianus
What is the common name of Anisopappus petitianus?
Petit's Sunray
What is the natural habitat of Anisopappus petitianus?
It is found in the dry areas of Mexico and Guatemala
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,