Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
reichei
ID:
21443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México n.° 45: 114, fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020772



Common Names

  • Reiche's aster
  • Reiche's astranthium
  • Astranthium reichei


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Description

Astranthium reichei (also called Reiche's Astranthium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It has a smooth stem and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astranthium reichei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astranthium reichei is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astranthium reichei is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Astranthium reichei

Astranthium reichei can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Astranthium reichei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astranthium reichei?

Astranthium reichei

What is the common name of Astranthium reichei?

Reiche's Astranthium

What is the natural habitat of Astranthium reichei?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-120088: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.