Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 162 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083762
Common Names
- Boeberastrum litorale
- Seashore Boeberastrum
- Seashore Daisy
Synonyms
- Dyssodia littoralis Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Boeberastrum litorale (also called Coastal Boeberastrum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Boeberastrum litorale is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boeberastrum litorale has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boeberastrum litorale is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Boeberastrum litorale
Boeberastrum litorale can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Boeberastrum litorale FAQ
What type of plant is Boeberastrum litorale?
Boeberastrum litorale is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Boeberastrum litorale native to?
Boeberastrum litorale is native to South America.
What type of habitat does Boeberastrum litorale prefer?
Boeberastrum litorale prefers wet, coastal habitats.
Species in the Boeberastrum 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,