Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
glaucum
ID:
85888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron. & H.Wolff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 291 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085217

Common Names

  • Blue Daisy
  • Blue Aster
  • Glaucous Aster

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Description

Asteriscium glaucum (also called Glaucous Asteriscus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Asteriscium glaucum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asteriscium glaucum has small white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteriscium glaucum is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Asteriscium glaucum

Asteriscium glaucum is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Asteriscium glaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteriscium glaucum?

Asteriscium glaucum

What is the natural habitat of Asteriscium glaucum?

Asteriscium glaucum is native to South America and found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

What is the flowering period of Asteriscium glaucum?

Asteriscium glaucum typically flowers from August to October.

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-41632: 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.