Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
matudae
ID:
121710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rzed.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75(1): 68 (1993): (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121039



Common Names

  • Aztecaster
  • Aztec Daisy
  • Matuda's Daisy


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Description

Aztecaster matudae (also called Matud's Aztecaster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom from October to December. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aztecaster matudae is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aztecaster matudae has yellow flowers with a white center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aztecaster matudae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, from temperate to subarctic. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and the seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Aztecaster matudae

Aztecaster matudae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Aztecaster matudae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aztecaster matudae?

Aztecaster matudae

What are the common names of Aztecaster matudae?

Aztecaster and Aztecaster Matudae

What is the habitat of Aztecaster matudae?

It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Aztecaster 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,

References

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.