Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm.) Botsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 383 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076578
Common Names
- Aster-leaved Goldenrod
- Aster-leaved Groundsel
- Aster-leaved Ragwort
Synonyms
- Aster asterellus asterellus [unknown]
- Aster asterellus Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Chamaegeron asterellus (also called Starry Geranium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaegeron asterellus is an ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. Its flowers can be used to make a tea and its leaves can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaegeron asterellus is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaegeron asterellus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chamaegeron asterellus
Chamaegeron asterellus is native to South Africa and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the warmer climates of the United States.
Chamaegeron asterellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaegeron asterellus?
Chamaegeron asterellus
What is the natural habitat of Chamaegeron asterellus?
Grassy meadows and rocky slopes
What is the flowering period of Chamaegeron asterellus?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Chamaegeron 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,