Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
34173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weinm.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 220 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033502

Common Names

  • Achyrocline Flaccida
  • Flaccid Achyrocline
  • Soft Achyrocline

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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum flaccidum D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium flaccidum Weinm. [unknown]
  • Achyrocline citrina Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Achyrocline flaccida (also called Flaccid Achyrocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Achyrocline flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee plant to attract bees for pollination.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achyrocline flaccida has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyrocline flaccida is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Achyrocline flaccida

Achyrocline flaccida is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Achyrocline flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyrocline flaccida?

Achyrocline flaccida

What is the family of Achyrocline flaccida?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Achyrocline flaccida?

Soft Flaccid Daisy

Species in the Achyrocline genus

Achyrocline lehmannii, Achyrocline gaudens, Achyrocline alata, Achyrocline crassiuscula, Achyrocline ventosa, Achyrocline ramosissima, Achyrocline arrojadoana, Achyrocline crassiceps, Achyrocline gertiana, Achyrocline marchiorii, Achyrocline bogotensis, Achyrocline flaccida, Achyrocline satureioides, Achyrocline latifolia, Achyrocline anabelae, Achyrocline virescens, Achyrocline albicans, Achyrocline glandulosa, Achyrocline hyperchlora, Achyrocline tombadorensis, Achyrocline ribasiana, Achyrocline hirta, Achyrocline gardneri, Achyrocline oaxacana, Achyrocline vargasiana, Achyrocline ramosissima, Achyrocline deflexa, Achyrocline luisiana, Achyrocline scandens, Achyrocline mathiolifolia, Achyrocline mollis, Achyrocline venosa, Achyrocline hallii, Achyrocline trianae, Achyrocline disjuncta, Achyrocline tomentosa, Achyrocline peruviana, Achyrocline macella, Achyrocline celosioides, Achyrocline vauthieriana, Achyrocline guerreroana, Achyrocline flavida, Achyrocline rupestris, Achyrocline chionaea, Achyrocline eriodes, Achyrocline heringeri,

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-13239: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Johann Anton Weinmann (1782-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weinm.' in the authors string.