Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
robustum
ID:
46357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Shinners) De Jong

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Michigan State Univ., Biol. Ser. 2: 521 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045686



Common Names

  • Astranthium robustum
  • Robust Astranthium
  • Astranthium


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Synonyms

  • Astranthium integrifolium robustum Shinners [unknown]

Description

Astranthium robustum (also called Robust Astranthium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has small, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astranthium robustum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as an ingredient in cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astranthium robustum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astranthium robustum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astranthium robustum

Astranthium robustum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Astranthium robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astranthium robustum?

Astranthium robustum

What is the common name of Astranthium robustum?

Robust Aster

What is the family of Astranthium robustum?

Asteraceae

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-144180: Based on the initial data import
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.
Diederik Cornelius Dignus De Jong (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Jong' in the authors string.