Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asteroides
ID:
92799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092128



Common Names

  • Asteroides Asteridea
  • Asteridea Asteroides
  • Asteridea


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Description

Asteridea asteroides (also called Starfish Asteridea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Asteridea asteroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asteridea asteroides is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteridea asteroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is a slow process. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Asteridea asteroides

Asteridea asteroides is native to North America and is found in the dry prairies of the Great Plains.

Asteridea asteroides FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Asteridea asteroides?

Asteridea asteroides prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Asteridea asteroides be watered?

Asteridea asteroides should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Asteridea asteroides grow?

Asteridea asteroides can reach a height of up to 1.5m and a width of up to 1m.

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908006-1: Based on the initial data import