Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asterodes
ID:
24509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 315 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023838

Common Names

  • Aster
  • Michaelmas Daisy
  • Starwort

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Description

Aster asterodes (also called Starry Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.6 meters in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster asterodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, fever, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster asteroides sub. costei (H.Lév.) Grierson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster asterodes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster asterodes is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aster asterodes

Aster asterodes is native to North America and can be found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Aster asterodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster asterodes?

Aster asterodes

What is the common name of Aster asterodes?

Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster asterodes?

Aster asterodes is found in meadows, fields, and disturbed areas in North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123028: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.