Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerosum
ID:
70083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Rémy) Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 87: 20 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069412



Common Names

  • Acerosum Oriastrum
  • Acerosum
  • Oriastrum


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Synonyms

  • Egania acerosa J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera acerosa Hauman [unknown]
  • Egania racemosa Pritz. [unknown]
  • Oriastrum incana Phil. [unknown]
  • Egania pallida Phil. [unknown]
  • Oriastrum uncinatum Phil. [unknown]
  • Oriastrum parviflorum Phil. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera acerosa dasycarpa Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Oriastrum acerosum (also called Steel-leaved Oriastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers with four petals. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oriastrum acerosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oriastrum acerosum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oriastrum acerosum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring or late fall in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.

Where to Find Oriastrum acerosum

Oriastrum acerosum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Oriastrum acerosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oriastrum acerosum?

Oriastrum acerosum

What is the common name of Oriastrum acerosum?

Sharp-leaved Oriastrum

What is the family of Oriastrum acerosum?

Asteraceae

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176284-2: Based on the initial data import