Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron. & H.Wolff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 290. 1908 [24 Jan 1908]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027480
Common Names
- Asteriscium famatinense
- Famatina Asteriscus
- Famatina
Description
Asteriscium famatinense (also called Famatina Asteriscus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, grey-green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open woodland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asteriscium famatinense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments. Its roots can be used as a tea to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asteriscium famatinense has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a short stem with small, oval cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asteriscium famatinense 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 well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Asteriscium famatinense
Asteriscium famatinense is native to Argentina and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and shrublands.
Asteriscium famatinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asteriscium famatinense?
Asteriscium famatinense
What is the common name of Asteriscium famatinense?
Famatina Asteriscia
What is the habitat of Asteriscium famatinense?
It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Species in the Asteriscium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,