Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aspera
ID:
41730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 3: 426 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041059



Common Names

  • Steiractinia aspera
  • Rough Steiractinia
  • Rough Starwort


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Description

Steiractinia aspera (also called Rough Steiractinia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to South America, and typically found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Steiractinia aspera is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steiractinia aspera is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steiractinia aspera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Once the seedlings have developed two sets of true leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots. Steiractinia aspera prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Steiractinia aspera

Steiractinia aspera is found in the Mediterranean region.

Steiractinia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steiractinia aspera?

Steiractinia aspera

What is the common name of Steiractinia aspera?

Rough Steiractinia

What is the natural habitat of Steiractinia aspera?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-139708: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.