Status:
valid
Authors:
Tamamsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxv. 581 (1959).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039161
Common Names
- Asterothamnus schischkinii
- Schischkin's Asterothamnus
- Schischkin's Aster
Description
Asterothamnus schischkinii (also called Schischkin's Asterothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asterothamnus schischkinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asterothamnus schischkinii has yellow flowers with 8-10 petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asterothamnus schischkinii is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Asterothamnus schischkinii
Asterothamnus schischkinii is native to the Caucasus region of Russia.
Asterothamnus schischkinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asterothamnus schischkinii?
Asterothamnus schischkinii
What is the growth habit of Asterothamnus schischkinii?
Asterothamnus schischkinii is an annual herb with a single stem.
What is the native range of Asterothamnus schischkinii?
Asterothamnus schischkinii is native to Central Asia.
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,