Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medius
ID:
27148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krylov) Serg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Animadvers. Syst. Herb. Univ. Tomsk. 1944: No. 2, 2, cum descr. ampl.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026477

Common Names

  • Medium Aster
  • Blue Wood Aster
  • Smooth Aster

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Synonyms

  • Heteropappus medius (Krylov) Tamamsch. [unknown]

Description

Aster medius (also called Rayless Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aster medius is a popular ornamental plant, often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as colds, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster medius has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster medius is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the seedlings should be transplanted in the spring.

Where to Find Aster medius

Aster medius is native to the eastern United States and can be found in areas with moist soils.

Aster medius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster medius?

Aster medius

What is the family of Aster medius?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aster medius?

Mediterranean aster

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

Lidia Palladievna Sergievskaya (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serg.' in the authors string.
Porfiry Krylov (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krylov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181729-1: Based on the initial data import