Status:
valid
Authors:
Larsen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 20: 31 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000555
Common Names
- Orthopodum Astranthium
- Orthopodum Aster
- Orthopodum Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum mexicanum Kunth [unknown]
- Bellis orthopoda B.L.Rob. & Fernald [unknown]
- Astranthium condimentum De Jong [unknown]
Description
Astranthium orthopodum (also called Orthopod Astranthium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a white center. It grows in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astranthium orthopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astranthium orthopodum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astranthium orthopodum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Astranthium orthopodum
Astranthium orthopodum is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Astranthium orthopodum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astranthium orthopodum?
Astranthium orthopodum
What is the common name of Astranthium orthopodum?
Straight-beaked Bur-Ragweed
What is the natural habitat of Astranthium orthopodum?
Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas
Species in the Astranthium genus
Astranthium orthopodum,
Astranthium laetificum,
Astranthium ciliatum,
Astranthium purpurascens,
Astranthium splendens,
Astranthium xanthocomoides,
Astranthium reichei,
Astranthium beamanii,
Astranthium robustum,
Astranthium integrifolium,
Astranthium xylopodum,
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,