Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
famatinense
ID:
28151

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126561: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.