Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
553196

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 91 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552528



Common Names

  • Schaffner's Asta
  • Schaffner's Wiregrass
  • Schaffner's Rush


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Synonyms

  • Capsella schaffneri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Asta schaffneri schaffneri [unknown]

Description

Asta schaffneri (also called 'Schaffner's Star-grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Asta schaffneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asta schaffneri sub. pringlei (O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz
Asta schaffneri sub. stricta (Rollins) Al-Shehbaz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asta schaffneri is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asta schaffneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Asta schaffneri

Asta schaffneri is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.

Asta schaffneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asta schaffneri?

Asta schaffneri

What is the common name of Asta schaffneri?

Schaffner's Asta

Where is Asta schaffneri found?

Asta schaffneri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Asta genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656415: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.