Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
intermedius
ID:
83591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pit. & Proust

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Iles Canaries : 224 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082920



Common Names

  • Star Daisy
  • Intermediate Daisy
  • Aster Daisy


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Description

Asteriscus intermedius (also called Intermediate Starwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and Syria. It grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asteriscus intermedius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asteriscus intermedius is a small, yellow-green flower with a single pistil. The seed is a small, black nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteriscus intermedius is a low-growing, perennial herb. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Asteriscus intermedius

Asteriscus intermedius can be found in dry grasslands and steppes in Central and Southern Europe.

Asteriscus intermedius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteriscus intermedius?

Asteriscus intermedius

Where does Asteriscus intermedius grow?

It grows in dry, rocky areas.

What type of soil does Asteriscus intermedius prefer?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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-39416: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
Louis Proust (1878-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proust' in the authors string.