Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Botanical Register - Appendix to Vols 1-23: A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony 1839
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073818
Common Names
- Powderpuff Aster
- Pulverulent Aster
- Powdery Aster
Description
Asteridea pulverulenta (also called White Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asteridea pulverulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asteridea pulverulenta is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asteridea pulverulenta is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. For division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil. Once established, this plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Asteridea pulverulenta
Asteridea pulverulenta is native to the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.
Asteridea pulverulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asteridea pulverulenta?
Asteridea pulverulenta
What type of plant is Asteridea pulverulenta?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Asteridea pulverulenta?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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,