Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aquaticus
ID:
15198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 210 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014527



Common Names

  • Aquatic Asteriscus
  • Asteriscus aquaticus
  • Water Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Asteriscus nanus Nyman [unknown]
  • Asteriscus sessilis Moench [unknown]
  • Odontospermum aquaticum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Asteriscus aquaticus aquaticus [unknown]
  • Asteriscus aquaticus aquaticus [unknown]
  • Bubonium aquaticum aquaticum [unknown]
  • Asteriscus confusus Sennen [unknown]
  • Nauplius aquaticus Cass. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum aquaticum L. [unknown]
  • Bubonium aquaticum Hill [unknown]
  • Asteriscus morrisonii Bubani [unknown]
  • Asteriscus aquaticus nanus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Inula aquatica E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Asteriscus citriodorus Heldr. & Halácsy [unknown]
  • Asteriscus aquaticus nanus (Boiss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Bubonium aquaticum nanus (Boiss.) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Asteriscus aquaticus (also called Water Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in shallow water and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Asteriscus aquaticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asteriscus aquaticus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteriscus aquaticus is a perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Asteriscus aquaticus

Asteriscus aquaticus is native to Europe and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Asteriscus aquaticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteriscus aquaticus?

Asteriscus aquaticus

What type of plant is Asteriscus aquaticus?

It is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Asteriscus aquaticus?

It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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-114054: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.