Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 66 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135311
Common Names
- Thyrsiflorus
- Thyrsiflorus Asanthus
- Thyrsiflorus Aster
Synonyms
- Steviopsis thyrsiflora thyrsiflora [unknown]
- Brickellia thyrsiflora A.Gray [unknown]
- Coleosanthus thyrsiflorus Kuntze [unknown]
- Steviopsis thyrsiflora (A.Gray) B.L.Turner [unknown]
- Asanthus thrysiflorus (A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Asanthus thyrsiflorus (also called Thyrse-flowered Asanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Asanthus thyrsiflorus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asanthus thyrsiflorus is a small yellow flower head with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asanthus thyrsiflorus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Asanthus thyrsiflorus
Asanthus thyrsiflorus is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Asanthus thyrsiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asanthus thyrsiflorus?
Asanthus thyrsiflorus
What is the common name of Asanthus thyrsiflorus?
Thyrsiflorus
What is the natural habitat of Asanthus thyrsiflorus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Asanthus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,