Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archeri
ID:
26027

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13(5): 739 (2000) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025356



Common Names

  • Asteridea archeri
  • Archer's Asteridea
  • Archer's Hawkweed


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Description

Asteridea archeri (also called 'Archer's Aster', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asteridea archeri is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asteridea archeri is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is an achene, a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteridea archeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Asteridea archeri

Asteridea archeri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Italy, Spain, and France.

Asteridea archeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteridea archeri?

Asteridea archeri

What type of plant is Asteridea archeri?

It is a herb

Where is Asteridea archeri found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-124491: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.