Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
asteriscoides
ID:
20002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. 386 (1832): (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019331



Common Names

  • Osmitopsis asteriscoides
  • Asteriscoides Osmitopsis
  • Star-Leaf Osmitopsis


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Synonyms

  • Osmites camphorina Thunb. [unknown]
  • Osmites camphorata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Osmitopsis calva Gand. [unknown]
  • Osmites asteriscoides P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Osmites asteriscoides L. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum asteriscoides Baill. [unknown]
  • Osmitopsis camphorina Less. [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum asteriscoides (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Osmitopsis asteriscoides Cass. [unknown]

Description

Osmitopsis asteriscoides (also called Starry False Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the United States and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Osmitopsis asteriscoides is sometimes used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Osmitopsis asteriscoides flower is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmitopsis asteriscoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Osmitopsis asteriscoides

Osmitopsis asteriscoides is native to the mountains of North America. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Osmitopsis asteriscoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmitopsis asteriscoides?

Osmitopsis asteriscoides

What are the common names of Osmitopsis asteriscoides?

Asteriscoides aster

What is the habitat of Osmitopsis asteriscoides?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118690: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.