Asteraceae belongs to the order Asterales. It is also known as Aster family, Daisy family, Sunflower family, or Compositae.
The Asteraceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants. Found worldwide, especially in open and temperate habitats, its members include herbs, shrubs, and some trees, all typically bearing composite flower heads that resemble a single bloom but are made up of many smaller florets. This floral structure is a hallmark of the family and contributes to its success in diverse ecosystems.
Economically and ecologically, Asteraceae is highly significant. It includes ornamentals, herbal remedies, and food crops. A widely cultivated example is the sunflower (Helianthus annuus), grown for its edible seeds and oil, which are integral to global agriculture, cooking, and commercial products.
Total genera found for Asteraceae: 25
- 1) Acmella
- 2) Artemisia
- 3) Aster
- 4) Bellis
- 5) Calendula
- 6) Carthamus
- 7) Chrysanthemum
- 8) Cichorium
- 9) Cynara
- 10) Dahlia
- 11) Gerbera
- 12) Guizotia
- 13) Gynura
- 14) Helianthus
- 15) Lactuca
- 16) Matricaria
- 17) Santolina
- 18) Scorzonera
- 19) Smallanthus
- 20) Stevia
- 21) Tagetes
- 22) Tanacetum
- 23) Taraxacum
- 24) Tragopogon
- 25) Vernonia
Total plants found for Asteraceae: 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