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
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.
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,