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
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.
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 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,