Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 793 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336998
Common Names
- Afroaster perfoliatus
- Perfoliatus Afroaster
- Perfoliatus's Afroaster
Description
Afroaster perfoliatus (also called African Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Afroaster perfoliatus 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 perfoliatus 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 perfoliatus is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from offsets, which can be removed from the base of the plant and planted in a new pot.
Where to Find Afroaster perfoliatus
Afroaster perfoliatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Afroaster perfoliatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afroaster perfoliatus?
Afroaster perfoliatus
What is the common name of Afroaster perfoliatus?
African Starfish Plant
What type of environment does Afroaster perfoliatus prefer?
Wet, tropical areas
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,