Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
1289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. (Poeppig & Endlicher) iii. 50. 1845 [1843]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000618



Common Names

  • Oriastrum Pusillum
  • Small Starburst
  • Small Oriastrum


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Synonyms

  • Tylloma pusillum D.Don [unknown]
  • Oriastrum pusillum pusillum [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera planiseta Cabrera [unknown]
  • Aldunatea chilensis J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera pusilla Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Oriastrum chilense Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Oriastrum pusillum (also called 'Small-flowered Starwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and its leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate, and entire. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oriastrum pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oriastrum pusillum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oriastrum pusillum is a low-growing, perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Oriastrum pusillum requires little maintenance and can tolerate periods of drought.

Where to Find Oriastrum pusillum

Oriastrum pusillum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Oriastrum pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oriastrum pusillum?

Oriastrum pusillum

What is the common name of Oriastrum pusillum?

Small-flowered Star-grass

What is the natural habitat of Oriastrum pusillum?

Dry, rocky areas

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235595-1: Based on the initial data import