Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pearsonii
ID:
539087

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3007 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538419

Common Names

  • Antherothamnus Pearsonii
  • Pearson's Daisy
  • Pearson's Daisy Bush

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Description

Antherothamnus pearsonii (also called Pearson's Antherothamnus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, white flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Antherothamnus pearsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antherothamnus pearsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, with two narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antherothamnus pearsonii can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. It prefers a moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Antherothamnus pearsonii

Antherothamnus pearsonii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Antherothamnus pearsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antherothamnus pearsonii?

Antherothamnus pearsonii

What type of plant is Antherothamnus pearsonii?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Antherothamnus pearsonii found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Antherothamnus genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798961-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].