Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lutens
ID:
114749

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.L.Green

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114078



Common Names

  • Luteous Starwort
  • Luteous Solidaster
  • Yellow Starwort


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Description

Solidaster lutens (also called yellow star, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solidaster lutens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white-green flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat muscle disorders and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solidaster lutens is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidaster lutens can be propagated by seed or by division. Sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Solidaster lutens

Solidaster lutens is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Solidaster lutens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidaster lutens?

Solidaster lutens

What is the common name of Solidaster lutens?

Lutescent Aster

What type of plant is Solidaster lutens?

Herb

Species in the Solidaster 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-75587: Based on the initial data import
Mary Letitia Green (1886-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Green' in the authors string.