Status:
valid
Authors:
Novopokr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 13: 345 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031646
Common Names
- Heteropappus Aster
- Heteropappus Daisy
- Heteropappus Sunray
Description
Asterothamnus heteropappoides (also called Chilean aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile and Argentina. This plant has small, daisy-like flowers that range in color from white to pink. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asterothamnus heteropappoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asterothamnus heteropappoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asterothamnus heteropappoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Asterothamnus heteropappoides
Asterothamnus heteropappoides is found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Asterothamnus heteropappoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asterothamnus heteropappoides?
Asterothamnus heteropappoides
What is the natural habitat of Asterothamnus heteropappoides?
Dry grasslands
What is the flowering period of Asterothamnus heteropappoides?
June to August
Species in the Asterothamnus genus
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,