Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontana
ID:
92878

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacOwan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 391 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092207

Common Names

  • Font's Athrixia
  • Font's Athrixia Daisy
  • Athrixia fontana

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Synonyms

  • Athrixia drakensbergensis Thell. [unknown]

Description

Athrixia fontana (also called Fontana's Athrixia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrubland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Athrixia fontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Athrixia fontana is a white, daisy-like flower with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Athrixia fontana is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Athrixia fontana

Athrixia fontana is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in countries such as South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Athrixia fontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Athrixia fontana?

Athrixia fontana

What is the common name of Athrixia fontana?

Athrixia

Where is Athrixia fontana found?

Athrixia fontana is found in South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48459: Based on the initial data import
Peter MacOwan (1830-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacOwan' in the authors string.