Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ehrenbergii
ID:
6436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 160 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005765



Common Names

  • Bartlettina ehrenbergii
  • Bartlettina
  • Ehrenbergii


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Synonyms

  • Hebeclinium ehrenbergii Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Neobartlettia ehrenbergii (Hemsl.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Hebeclinium macrocephalum Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [unknown]
  • Eupatorium benthamii Klatt [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia benthami Greene [unknown]
  • Hebeclinium macrocephalum Benth. [unknown]
  • Bartlettina macrocephala (Benth.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Bartlettina ehrenbergii (also called Ehrenberg's aster, Ehrenberg's starwort, and Ehrenberg's aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of North America. It has small, white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bartlettina ehrenbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartlettina ehrenbergii is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartlettina ehrenbergii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bartlettina ehrenbergii

Bartlettina ehrenbergii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.

Bartlettina ehrenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bartlettina ehrenbergii?

Bartlettina ehrenbergii

What type of plant is Bartlettina ehrenbergii?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Bartlettina ehrenbergii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

Species in the Bartlettina genus

Bartlettina hintonii, Bartlettina liesneri, Bartlettina pansamalensis, Bartlettina cronquistii, Bartlettina ehrenbergii, Bartlettina tamaulipana, Bartlettina macdougallii, Bartlettina prionophylla, Bartlettina williamsii, Bartlettina oresbioides, Bartlettina macromeris, Bartlettina tenorae, Bartlettina platyphylla, Bartlettina calderonii, Bartlettina lanicaulis, Bartlettina tuerckheimii, Bartlettina constipatiflora, Bartlettina silvicola, Bartlettina xalapana, Bartlettina hemisphaerica, Bartlettina chiriquensis, Bartlettina sordida, Bartlettina karwinskiana, Bartlettina breedlovei, Bartlettina hylobia, Bartlettina perezioides, Bartlettina paezensis, Bartlettina cleefii, Bartlettina hastifera, Bartlettina oresbia, Bartlettina pinabetensis, Bartlettina montigena, Bartlettina campii, Bartlettina brevipetiolata, Bartlettina luxii, Bartlettina ornata, Bartlettina guatemalensis, Bartlettina maxonii, Bartlettina tamaulipanum, Bartlettina juxtlahuaca, Bartlettina serboana, Bartlettina yaharana, Bartlettina solavegana, Bartlettina textitlana, Bartlettina conspicua,

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

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:29650-2: Based on the initial data import