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
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.
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,