Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mat.) Makino
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009840
Common Names
- Aster apinnatifidus
- Pinnatifid Aster
- Pinnatifid False Foxglove
Description
Aster apinnatifidus (also called 'Pinnatifid Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams. The plant has thin, erect stems and large, deeply-lobed leaves. It produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aster apinnatifidus 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
The flower of Aster apinnatifidus is yellow and has many petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster apinnatifidus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).
Where to Find Aster apinnatifidus
Aster apinnatifidus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Aster apinnatifidus FAQ
What are the common names of Aster apinnatifidus?
Aster apinnatifidus is commonly known as the Cutleaf Aster.
What is the growth habit of Aster apinnatifidus?
Aster apinnatifidus is an upright, clump-forming perennial.
What is the optimal growing environment for Aster apinnatifidus?
Aster apinnatifidus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Aster genus
Aster moupinensis,
Aster langaoensis,
Aster oldhamii,
Aster salwinensis,
Aster souliei,
Aster taoyuenensis,
Aster turbinatus,
Aster paniculatus,
Aster sampsonii,
Aster hunanensis,
Aster pinnatifidus,
Aster setchuenensis,
Aster miyagii,
Aster oreophilus,
Aster apinnatifidus,
Aster dimorphophyllus,
Aster lavandulifolius,
Aster bietii,
Aster hayatae,
Aster maackii,
Aster microcephalus,
Aster sinianus,
Aster yoshinaganus,
Aster miquelianus,
Aster laka,
Aster likiangensis,
Aster woroschilovii,
Aster giraldii,
Aster menelii,
Aster pujosii,
Aster farreri,
Aster satsumensis,
Aster asterodes,
Aster kantoensis,
Aster poliothamnus,
Aster alpinoamellus,
Aster velutinosus,
Aster medius,
Aster diplostephioides,
Aster oreophilus,
Aster taiwanensis,
Aster tricephalus,
Aster pycnophyllus,
Aster philippinensis,
Aster nitidus,
Aster ionoglossus,
Aster neoelegans,
Aster madagascariensis,
Aster hispidus,
Aster komonoensis,
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,