Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 68. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038012
Common Names
- Pyramidatus Aztecaster
- Pyramidatus Aztec Daisy
- Pyramidatus Aztec Fleabane
Description
Aztecaster pyramidatus (also called 'Pyramidal Azteca' and 'Pyramid Azteca', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to two feet high. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and clustered. It grows in moist soils, usually in open woods or along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aztecaster pyramidatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aztecaster pyramidatus is a yellow, daisy-like head with many small flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aztecaster pyramidatus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is best grown in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, sandy soil and keep them in a warm, bright spot until they root.
Where to Find Aztecaster pyramidatus
Aztecaster pyramidatus can be found in Mexico, particularly in the states of Puebla and Veracruz.
Aztecaster pyramidatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aztecaster pyramidatus?
Aztecaster pyramidatus
What is the common name of Aztecaster pyramidatus?
Pyramid Aztecaster
What type of plant is Aztecaster pyramidatus?
Perennial herb
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,