Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptonii
ID:
1324548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Lippert) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 793 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337002



Common Names

  • Afroaster comptonii
  • Comptonii Afroaster
  • Comptonii's Afroaster


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Description

Afroaster comptonii (also called Compton's Afroaster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has opposite, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Afroaster comptonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Afroaster comptonii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afroaster comptonii is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of about 4 feet and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Afroaster comptonii

Afroaster comptonii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Afroaster comptonii FAQ

What are the common names of Afroaster comptonii?

Afroaster comptonii is commonly known as the Compton Afroaster.

What is the growth rate of Afroaster comptonii?

Afroaster comptonii has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What kind of soil does Afroaster comptonii prefer?

Afroaster comptonii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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,

References

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Lippert (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Lippert' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.