Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamulosus
ID:
81743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 66 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081072



Common Names

  • Asanthus
  • Scaly Asanthus
  • Scalyleaf Asanthus


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Synonyms

  • Steviopsis squamulosa (A.Gray) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Brickellia squamulosa squamulosa [unknown]
  • Brickellia squamulosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Coleosanthus squamulosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Baccharis squamulosa (A.Gray) M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Asanthus squamulosus (also called the scaly asanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asanthus squamulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asanthus squamulosus has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asanthus squamulosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Asanthus squamulosus

Asanthus squamulosus is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in moist soils, such as in wetlands and along streams.

Asanthus squamulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asanthus squamulosus?

Asanthus squamulosus

What is the common name of Asanthus squamulosus?

Scaly Asanthus

What is the habitat of Asanthus squamulosus?

It is found in moist, sandy soils in open areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37629: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.