Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mozaff.) Kaz.Osaloo, Farhani & Mozaff.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 379(1): 113. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423704
Description
Iranoaster bachtiaricus (also called Bachtiar's Iranoaster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Iran, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Iranoaster bachtiaricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iranoaster bachtiaricus has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iranoaster bachtiaricus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Iranoaster bachtiaricus
Iranoaster bachtiaricus is native to Iran and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Iranoaster bachtiaricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iranoaster bachtiaricus?
Iranoaster bachtiaricus
What is the common name of Iranoaster bachtiaricus?
Bachtiar's Starfish
What is the natural habitat of Iranoaster bachtiaricus?
Iranoaster bachtiaricus is found in the western and northern parts of the Indian subcontinent
Species in the Iranoaster 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,
References
Tayyebeh Farhani: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farhani' in the authors string.