Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
molliusculus
ID:
91061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Novopokr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 13: 342 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090390



Common Names

  • Molliusculus Asterothamnus
  • Asterothamnus molliusculus
  • Molliusculus Daisy


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Description

Asterothamnus molliusculus (also called Soft Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a hairy stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Asterothamnus molliusculus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterothamnus molliusculus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterothamnus molliusculus is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Asterothamnus molliusculus

Asterothamnus molliusculus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Asterothamnus molliusculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterothamnus molliusculus?

Asterothamnus molliusculus

What is the common name of Asterothamnus molliusculus?

Mollusc-like asterothamnus

What type of plant is Asterothamnus molliusculus?

Perennial herb

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,

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