Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 61. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093558
Common Names
- Asterotrichum Aequatorium
- Aequatorium
- Asterotrichum
Description
Aequatorium asterotrichum (also called Asterotrichum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a simple stem with small, white flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium asterotrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aequatorium asterotrichum has yellow flowers that have a single row of petals and a center of disc flowers. The seeds are small, black, and have a slightly curved shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium asterotrichum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the autumn or spring. The plants prefer a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Deadheading will help to promote more flowers.
Where to Find Aequatorium asterotrichum
Aequatorium asterotrichum can be found in the western United States, especially in California, Nevada, and Utah.
Aequatorium asterotrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium asterotrichum?
Aequatorium asterotrichum
What is the common name of Aequatorium asterotrichum?
Asterotrich Aequatorium
What is the habitat of Aequatorium asterotrichum?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
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,