Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
novarae
ID:
553272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Constance & Charpin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Candollea 59: 256 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552604



Common Names

  • Novarae Asteriscium
  • Novarae Star
  • Novarae Aster


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Description

Asteriscium novarae (also called Novara's starfish, 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

Asteriscium novarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteriscium novarae 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 Asteriscium novarae

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

Asteriscium novarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteriscium novarae?

Asteriscium novarae

What is the common name of Asteriscium novarae?

Novara's aster

What is the family of Asteriscium novarae?

Asteraceae

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 kew-2656497: Based on the initial data import
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
André Charpin (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Charpin' in the authors string.