Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
lutea
ID:
553264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 53 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552596



Common Names

  • Lutea Asteranthe
  • Yellow Asteranthe
  • Yellow Aster


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Description

Asteranthe lutea (also called Yellow aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet soils, such as along the edges of rivers and streams, and in swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Asteranthe lutea is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asteranthe lutea is a small, yellow, cup-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Asteranthe lutea is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings of Asteranthe lutea are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteranthe lutea is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, it requires minimal care.

Where to Find Asteranthe lutea

Asteranthe lutea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Asteranthe lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteranthe lutea?

Asteranthe lutea

What is the common name of Asteranthe lutea?

Yellow aster

What is the family of Asteranthe lutea?

Asteraceae

Species in the Asteranthe genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72524-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.