Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 35: 711 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012583
Common Names
- Asteriscium vidalii
- Vidalii Asteriscium
- Vidalii Daisy
Description
Asteriscium vidalii (also called Asteriscium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asteriscium vidalii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases and its flowers being used to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asteriscium vidalii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asteriscium vidalii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Asteriscium vidalii
Asteriscium vidalii is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky soils.
Asteriscium vidalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asteriscium vidalii?
Asteriscium vidalii
What is the common name of Asteriscium vidalii?
Vidal's Aster
What is the natural habitat of Asteriscium vidalii?
Mountainous areas
Species in the Asteriscium genus
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,