Asteriscus smithii is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae.

The species is endemic to the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde.

[2] It is listed as critically endangered due to its very restricted area of occupancy and its low population size.

[3] Asteriscus smithii grows in the shape of a tuft, up to 0.8 m height.

[3] Asteriscus smithii occurs only in a small area on the island of São Nicolau and São Vicente at higher elevation (900–1300 m) near Monte Gordo and Monte Verde.