Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giraldii
ID:
19325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5, Beibl. 82): 103 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018654

Common Names

  • Girald's Aster
  • Girald's Starwort
  • Girald's Michaelmas Daisy

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Description

Aster giraldii (also called Girald's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are purple or pink. It prefers sunny and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster giraldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster giraldii has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster giraldii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°F. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Aster giraldii

Aster giraldii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Aster giraldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster giraldii?

Aster giraldii

What is the family of Aster giraldii?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Aster giraldii?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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-118036: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.