Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asteroides
ID:
116263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Exch. Club Brit. Isles Rep. 3(5): 413. 1914 [Feb 1914]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115592

Common Names

  • Aster Daisy
  • Amellus asteroides
  • Amellus

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Description

Amellus asteroides (also called Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It has a low-growing habit and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amellus asteroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amellus asteroides sub. asteroides
Amellus asteroides sub. mollis Rommel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amellus asteroides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, thin plant with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amellus asteroides is a small, perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Amellus asteroides

Amellus asteroides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Amellus asteroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amellus asteroides?

Amellus asteroides

What is the common name of Amellus asteroides?

Star Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Amellus asteroides?

Amellus asteroides is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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