Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 425 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607589
Common Names
- Willdenowia affinis
- Affinis Willdenowia
- Willdenowia Affinis
Description
Willdenowia affinis (also called Willdenowia affinis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist montane forests, often growing in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Willdenowia affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used to make perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willdenowia affinis has small, yellow-green flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Willdenowia affinis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C.
Where to Find Willdenowia affinis
Willdenowia affinis is native to Central Europe and can be found in countries such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Willdenowia affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willdenowia affinis?
Willdenowia affinis
What is the common name of Willdenowia affinis?
Willdenow's Willdenowia
What is the natural habitat of Willdenowia affinis?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Willdenowia genus
Willdenowia affinis,
Willdenowia arescens,
Willdenowia bolusii,
Willdenowia glomerata,
Willdenowia humilis,
Willdenowia incurvata,
Willdenowia purpurea,
Willdenowia rugosa,
Willdenowia stokoei,
Willdenowia sulcata,
Willdenowia teres,
Willdenowia pilleata,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,