Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
aemocarpon
ID:
135879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. [Gay] 3: 101. 1848

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135208



Common Names

  • Asteriscium aemocarpon
  • Aemocarpon Asteriscium
  • Aemocarpon Star-fruit


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Synonyms

  • Asteriscium ramosissimum Phil. [unknown]
  • Asteriscium oemocarpum Walp. [unknown]
  • Dipterygia aemocarpa (Clos) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dipterygia ramosissima Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Asteriscium aemocarpon (also called 'Woolly-fruited Asteriscium', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asteriscium aemocarpon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asteriscium aemocarpon has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteriscium aemocarpon can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Asteriscium aemocarpon

Asteriscium aemocarpon is native to the temperate regions of Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China.

Asteriscium aemocarpon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteriscium aemocarpon?

Asteriscium aemocarpon

What is the common name of Asteriscium aemocarpon?

Aemocarpon

What is the natural habitat of Asteriscium aemocarpon?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95963: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.