Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 609 (1937).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011880
Common Names
- Lavender-leaved Aster
- Lavender-leaved Starwort
- Lavender-leaved Michaelmas Daisy
Description
Aster lavandulifolius (also called Lavender-leaved Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aster lavandulifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster lavandulifolius is purple and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and brown and the seedlings are green and have a smooth texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster lavandulifolius is a hardy, deciduous perennial that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Aster lavandulifolius
Aster lavandulifolius is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Aster lavandulifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster lavandulifolius?
Aster lavandulifolius
What is the common name of Aster lavandulifolius?
Lavender-leaved Aster
Where is Aster lavandulifolius native to?
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,