Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 44: 339 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681000
Common Names
- Euchaetis avisylvana
- Avisylvana Daisy
- Avisylvana's Daisy
Description
Euchaetis avisylvana (also called avisylvana euchaetis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Euchaetis avisylvana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euchaetis avisylvana is a small, white, star-shaped flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euchaetis avisylvana can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.
Where to Find Euchaetis avisylvana
Euchaetis avisylvana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Euchaetis avisylvana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euchaetis avisylvana?
Euchaetis avisylvana
What is the common name of Euchaetis avisylvana?
Avisylvana
What is the natural habitat of Euchaetis avisylvana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Euchaetis genus
Euchaetis albertiniana,
Euchaetis avisylvana,
Euchaetis burchellii,
Euchaetis cristagalli,
Euchaetis diosmoides,
Euchaetis elata,
Euchaetis elsieae,
Euchaetis ericoides,
Euchaetis esterhuyseniae,
Euchaetis flexilis,
Euchaetis glabra,
Euchaetis glomerata,
Euchaetis intonsa,
Euchaetis laevigata,
Euchaetis linearis,
Euchaetis longibracteata,
Euchaetis longicornis,
Euchaetis meridionalis,
Euchaetis pungens,
Euchaetis scabricosta,
Euchaetis schlechteri,
Euchaetis tricarpellata,
Euchaetis vallis-simiae,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,