Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
24 1839
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009921
Common Names
- Puberulenta Asteridea
- Asteridea
- Puberulenta
Description
Asteridea puberulenta (also called Hairy Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Asteridea puberulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asteridea puberulenta is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and winged achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asteridea puberulenta is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Asteridea puberulenta
Asteridea puberulenta can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Asteridea puberulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asteridea puberulenta?
Asteridea puberulenta
What is the natural habitat of Asteridea puberulenta?
Asteridea puberulenta is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the common uses of Asteridea puberulenta?
Asteridea puberulenta is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Asteridea genus
Asteridea puberulenta,
Asteridea gracilis,
Asteridea archeri,
Asteridea nivea,
Asteridea croniniana,
Asteridea pulverulenta,
Asteridea morawana,
Asteridea asteroides,
Asteridea athrixioides,
Asteridea asteroides,
Asteridea chaetopoda,
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,