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Asteraceae (/ ˌ æ s t ə ˈ r eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ /) is a large family of flowering plants that consists of over 32,000 known species in over 1,900 genera within the order Asterales. The number of species in Asteraceae is rivaled only by the Orchidaceae , and which is the larger family is unclear as the quantity of extant species in each ...
Astereae is a tribe of plants in the family Asteraceae that includes annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, shrubs, and trees. They are found primarily in temperate regions of the world. [ 2 ] Plants within the tribe are present nearly worldwide divided into over 250 genera and more than 3,100 species, making it the second-largest tribe in ...
Twelve species of Asteraceae. As of August 2024, Plants of the World Online listed 1,706 accepted genera in the family Asteraceae. Those genera are listed with their author citations. Taxonomic synonyms are not included. [1]
Aster is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. As of August 2024 Plants of the World Online accepts 186 species. [1] For species formerly placed in genus Aster, see List of Aster synonyms.
Asterales (/ ˌ æ s t ə ˈ r eɪ l iː z / ASS-tər-RAY-leez) [2] is an order of dicotyledonous flowering plants that includes the large family Asteraceae (or Compositae) known for composite flowers made of florets, and ten families related to the Asteraceae. [3]
Asteroideae is a subfamily of the plant family Asteraceae. It contains about 70% of the species of the family. [2] It consists of several tribes, including Astereae, Calenduleae, Eupatorieae, Gnaphalieae, Heliantheae, Senecioneae and Tageteae. Asteroideae contains plants found all over the world, many of which are shrubby.
Asteraceae: sunflower family; Baccharis: Baccharis halimifolia: eastern baccharis; groundsel bush; silverling Asteraceae (sunflower family) Brachylaena: Brachylaena huillensis: muhuhu Asteraceae (sunflower family) Lepidaploa: Lepidaploa polypleura: Asteraceae (sunflower family) Montanoa: Montanoa hexagona: Asteraceae (sunflower family) Montanoa ...
Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae. [1] The name Aster comes from the Ancient Greek word ἀστήρ (astḗr), meaning "star", referring to the shape of the flower head. Many species and a variety of hybrids and varieties are popular as garden plants because of their attractive and colourful flowers.