Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 793 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337006
Common Names
- Afroaster Laevigatus
- African Daisy Bush
- African Daisy
Description
Afroaster laevigatus (also called Smooth 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 laevigatus 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 laevigatus are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afroaster laevigatus 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 laevigatus
Afroaster laevigatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Afroaster laevigatus FAQ
What are the common names of Afroaster laevigatus?
Afroaster laevigatus is commonly known as the Smooth Afroaster.
What is the growth rate of Afroaster laevigatus?
Afroaster laevigatus has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What kind of soil does Afroaster laevigatus prefer?
Afroaster laevigatus prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Species in the Afroaster genus
Afroaster ananthocladus,
Afroaster perfoliatus,
Afroaster hispidus,
Afroaster bowiei,
Afroaster chimanimaniensis,
Afroaster comptonii,
Afroaster confertifolius,
Afroaster erucifolius,
Afroaster laevigatus,
Afroaster lydenburgensis,
Afroaster milanjiensis,
Afroaster nubimontis,
Afroaster peglerae,
Afroaster pleiocephalus,
Afroaster pseudobakerianus,
Afroaster serrulatus,
Afroaster tansaniensis,
Afroaster zuluensis,
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,