Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Shih) Sennikov
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Komarovia 5(2): 89 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046899
Common Names
- Askellia
- Pseudonaniformis
- Askellia pseudonaniformis
Synonyms
- Crepis pseudonaniformis C.Shih [unknown]
Description
Askellia pseudonaniformis (also called Askellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Askellia pseudonaniformis is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Askellia pseudonaniformis is yellow with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, light brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Askellia pseudonaniformis is an annual plant that is easily grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds directly into the soil in the spring. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Askellia pseudonaniformis
Askellia pseudonaniformis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Askellia pseudonaniformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Askellia pseudonaniformis?
Askellia pseudonaniformis
What type of plant is Askellia pseudonaniformis?
Askellia pseudonaniformis is a perennial plant.
Where is Askellia pseudonaniformis native to?
Askellia pseudonaniformis is native to North America.
Species in the Askellia genus
Askellia alaica,
Askellia sogdiana,
Askellia elegans,
Askellia karelinii,
Askellia pseudonaniformis,
Askellia pygmaea,
Askellia jacutica,
Askellia naniformis,
Askellia lactea,
Askellia flexuosa,
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.