Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1784
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. (Thunberg) 315. 1784 [Aug 1784]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031670
Common Names
- Hairy Aster
- Hairy Starwort
- Hairy Michaelmas Daisy
Description
Aster hispidus (also called Rough-leaved Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile and Argentina. This plant has small, white flowers that range in color from white to pink. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aster hispidus 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aster hispidus var. koidzumianus (Kitam.) Mot.Ito & Soejima
Aster hispidus var. leptocladus (Makino) Mot.Ito & Soejima
Aster hispidus var. insularis (Makino) Mot.Ito & Soejima
Aster hispidus var. tubulosus K.Asano ex T.Shimizu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster hispidus has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster hispidus is a perennial flowering plant that is native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds sown in the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Aster hispidus
Aster hispidus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.
Aster hispidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster hispidus?
Aster hispidus
What is the natural habitat of Aster hispidus?
Dry grasslands
What is the flowering period of Aster hispidus?
July to September
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,