Asterales is an order of flowering plants that includes the large Asteraceae family, commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family. Many species in this order are adapted to diverse environments, ranging from temperate grasslands to tropical forests. Asterales plants are characterized by their composite flowers, where multiple florets form a single flower head, and their specialized pollination mechanisms.
Most species are distributed worldwide, with a strong presence in temperate and subtropical regions. Asterales members play essential ecological roles, supporting pollinators and contributing to biodiversity. Some species are cultivated for ornamental purposes, while others provide food, medicinal compounds, and industrial materials.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Asterales is the sunflower (Helianthus annuus).
Total families found for Asterales: 1
- 1) Asteraceae
Total plants found for Asterales: 32
- 1) Absinthium
- 2) Artichoke
- 3) Aster (Crop)
- 4) Bitterleaf
- 5) Black salsify
- 6) Camomile
- 7) Celtuce
- 8) Chicory
- 9) Chrysanthemum (Crop)
- 10) Common daisy
- 11) Common dandelion
- 12) Dahlia (Crop)
- 13) Endive
- 14) Feverfew
- 15) Gerbera (Crop)
- 16) Gray santolina
- 17) Jerusalem artichoke
- 18) Lettuce
- 19) Longevity spinach
- 20) Marigold
- 21) Niger seed
- 22) Okinawan spinach
- 23) Pot marigold
- 24) Pyrethrum
- 25) Root chicory
- 26) Safflower
- 27) Salsify
- 28) Sunflower
- 29) Sweetleaf
- 30) Tarragon
- 31) Toothache plant
- 32) Yacón