Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ledeb.) Sennikov
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Komarovia 5(2): 86 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049044
Common Names
- Askellia Pygmaea
- Pygmy Askellia
- Pygmy Daisy
Description
Askellia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a thin stem and grows up to 10 cm in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes, meadows, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Askellia pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Askellia pygmaea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Askellia pygmaea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a propagator or in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Where to Find Askellia pygmaea
Askellia pygmaea is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Askellia pygmaea FAQ
What are the common names of Askellia pygmaea?
Common names of Askellia pygmaea include Pygmy Daisy and Pygmy Daisy-bush.
What is the optimal growing environment for Askellia pygmaea?
Askellia pygmaea prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How can I propagate Askellia pygmaea?
Askellia pygmaea can be propagated by seed or division.
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,