Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
asteroides
ID:
116157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 152 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115486



Common Names

  • Lachnorhiza
  • Asteroides
  • Stiff Aster


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia piloselloides asteroides M.Gómez [unknown]

Description

Lachnorhiza asteroides (also called Star-like Lachnorhiza, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 5 cm long. The flowers are yellow and borne in heads. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnorhiza asteroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachnorhiza asteroides is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnorhiza asteroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lachnorhiza asteroides

Lachnorhiza asteroides is native to North America, and can be found in the eastern and central United States and Canada.

Lachnorhiza asteroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnorhiza asteroides?

Lachnorhiza asteroides

What type of plant is Lachnorhiza asteroides?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Lachnorhiza asteroides found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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,