Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
30309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hegetschw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schweiz : 812 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029638



Common Names

  • Adenostyles intermedia
  • Intermedia Adenostyles
  • Intermediate Adenostyles


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Description

Adenostyles intermedia (also called Alpine adenostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostyles intermedia 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

The flower of Adenostyles intermedia is a yellow-orange disc floret surrounded by a ring of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostyles intermedia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a cool, moist climate and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Adenostyles intermedia

Adenostyles intermedia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Adenostyles intermedia FAQ

What is Adenostyles intermedia?

Adenostyles intermedia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

Where is Adenostyles intermedia native to?

Adenostyles intermedia is native to Europe

What type of soil does Adenostyles intermedia prefer?

Adenostyles intermedia prefers moist, well-drained soils

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,