Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 45 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026882
Common Names
- Aster diplostephioides
- Diplostephioides Aster
- Aster
Synonyms
- Erigeron diplostephioides (DC.) Botsch. [unknown]
- Aster diplostephioides diplostephioides [unknown]
- Aster diplostephioides diplostephioides [unknown]
- Heterochaeta diplostephioides DC. [unknown]
- Diplopappus diplostephioides Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Aster delavayi Franch. [unknown]
- Aster diplostephioides minor Y.Ling [invalid]
Description
Aster diplostephioides (also called two-forked aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aster diplostephioides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster diplostephioides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster diplostephioides is a perennial herb native to North America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Aster diplostephioides
Aster diplostephioides can be found in the United States, primarily in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Aster diplostephioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster diplostephioides?
Aster diplostephioides
What is the common name of Aster diplostephioides?
Twin-stemmed Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster diplostephioides?
Dry grassland and scrubland in the western United States
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,