Status:
valid
Authors:
Hegetschw.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schweiz : 812 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029638
Common Names
- Adenostyles intermedia
- Intermedia Adenostyles
- Intermediate Adenostyles
Description
Adenostyles intermedia (also called Alpine adenostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostyles intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenostyles intermedia is a yellow-orange disc floret surrounded by a ring of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenostyles intermedia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a cool, moist climate and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Adenostyles intermedia
Adenostyles intermedia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Adenostyles intermedia FAQ
What is Adenostyles intermedia?
Adenostyles intermedia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
Where is Adenostyles intermedia native to?
Adenostyles intermedia is native to Europe
What type of soil does Adenostyles intermedia prefer?
Adenostyles intermedia prefers moist, well-drained soils
Species in the Adenostyles genus
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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,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
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Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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Acanthospermum microcarpum,
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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,