Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 15(71–75): 2 (1986):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121587
Common Names
- Arbelaezaster ellsworthii
- Ellsworth's Aster
- Ellsworth's Starwort
Synonyms
- Senecio ellsworthii Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Arbelaezaster ellsworthii (also called Ellsworth's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, and has a compact, branched habit. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Arbelaezaster ellsworthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arbelaezaster ellsworthii is a pink daisy-like flower with a central disc of small, tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger, spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single, long stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arbelaezaster ellsworthii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Arbelaezaster ellsworthii
Arbelaezaster ellsworthii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Cauca.
Arbelaezaster ellsworthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arbelaezaster ellsworthii?
Arbelaezaster ellsworthii
What is the common name of Arbelaezaster ellsworthii?
Ellsworth's Arbelaezaster
What is the natural habitat of Arbelaezaster ellsworthii?
Dry, rocky slopes and open grasslands
Species in the Arbelaezaster genus
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,