Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephalus
ID:
15083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 1: 223 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014412

Common Names

  • Aster Microcephalus
  • Smallhead Aster
  • Aster

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Synonyms

  • Aster ageratoides albidus Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster microcephalus microcephalus [unknown]
  • Aster microcephalus microcephalus [unknown]
  • Kalimeris microcephala Miq. [unknown]
  • Aster trinervius microcephalus Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster ageratoides microcephalus (Miq.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Aster ovatus microcephalus (Miq.) Mot.Ito & Soejima [illegitimate]
  • Aster trinervius microcephalus (Miq.) Makino [unknown]
  • Aster microcephalus humilis (Nakai) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Aster microcephalus albidus (Kitam.) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Aster ageratoides humilis Nakai [unknown]

Description

Aster microcephalus (also called Smallhead Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster microcephalus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster microcephalus var. ovatus (Franch. & Sav.) Soejima & Mot.Ito
Aster microcephalus var. yezoensis (Kitam. & H.Hara) Soejima & Mot.Ito
Aster microcephalus var. ripensis Makino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster microcephalus is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster microcephalus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant them outdoors when the weather is warm. Division can be done in spring or fall. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Aster microcephalus

Aster microcephalus is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Aster microcephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster microcephalus?

Aster microcephalus

What is the common name of Aster microcephalus?

Small-Headed Aster

Where is Aster microcephalus found?

Aster microcephalus is found in 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,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181745-1: Based on the initial data import