Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
chilense
ID:
117865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 254 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117194



Common Names

  • Chilean Aster
  • Chilean Daisy
  • Chilean Fleabane


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Description

Asteriscium chilense (also called Chilean Asteriscium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply divided into lobes. It grows in moist, grassy areas, usually in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Asteriscium chilense is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asteriscium chilense is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteriscium chilense is a perennial herb native to Chile. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Asteriscium chilense

Asteriscium chilense is native to Chile and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Asteriscium chilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteriscium chilense?

Asteriscium chilense

What is the common name of Asteriscium chilense?

Chilean Aster

What is the typical habitat of Asteriscium chilense?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-78561: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.