Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Sch.Bip. ex Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(4): 298. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045561
Common Names
- Andromachioides
- Sinclairia andromachioides
- Andromachioides Fleabane
Synonyms
- Vernonia andromachioides Less. [unknown]
- Liabum andromachioides Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Liabum andromachioides (Less.) Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Sinclairia andromachioides (also called Andromachioides, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia andromachioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sinclairia andromachioides are yellow and daisy-like, with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia andromachioides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sinclairia andromachioides
Sinclairia andromachioides can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Sinclairia andromachioides FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Sinclairia andromachioides?
Sinclairia andromachioides is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and North Africa.
What is the optimal soil type for Sinclairia andromachioides?
Sinclairia andromachioides prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
How much sunlight does Sinclairia andromachioides need?
Sinclairia andromachioides prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum,
Sinclairia gentryi,
Sinclairia andrieuxii,
Sinclairia platylepis,
Sinclairia ismaelis,
Sinclairia klattii,
Sinclairia sericolepis,
Sinclairia polyantha,
Sinclairia caducifolia,
Sinclairia hypochlora,
Sinclairia cervina,
Sinclairia angustissima,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia adenotricha,
Sinclairia pringlei,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia palmeri,
Sinclairia tajumulcensis,
Sinclairia tonduzii,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia deppeana,
Sinclairia dimidia,
Sinclairia vagans,
Sinclairia glabra,
Sinclairia similis,
Sinclairia manriquei,
Sinclairia discolor,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia moorei,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia deamii,
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,