Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphophyllus
ID:
12043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Savat.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. ii. 395 (1876).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011372

Common Names

  • Aster dimorphophyllus
  • Dimorphic Aster
  • Dimorphic Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aster dimorphophyllus dimorphophyllus [unknown]
  • Aster dimorphophyllus indivisa Makino [unknown]
  • Aster dimorphophyllus divisus Makino [unknown]
  • Doellingeria dimorphophylla (Franch. & Sav.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Doellingeria dimorphophyllus (Franch. & Sav.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]

Description

Aster dimorphophyllus (also called Dimorphic Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall, with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aster dimorphophyllus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster dimorphophyllus has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster dimorphophyllus is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Aster dimorphophyllus

Aster dimorphophyllus is native to North America and can be found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Aster dimorphophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster dimorphophyllus?

Aster dimorphophyllus

What is the common name of Aster dimorphophyllus?

Dimorphic Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster dimorphophyllus?

Dry, open woods and thickets

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,

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