Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreophilus
ID:
8818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 378 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008147

Common Names

  • Aster Oreophilus
  • Mountain Aster
  • Mountain White Aster

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Synonyms

  • Aster tricapitatus Vaniot [unknown]
  • Aster vaniotii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Aster oreophilus (also called Appalachian Aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It has a tall, upright stem and small, daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster oreophilus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster oreophilus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster oreophilus is a perennial herb that is native to Argentina. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aster oreophilus

Aster oreophilus is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Aster oreophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster oreophilus?

Aster oreophilus

What is the common name of Aster oreophilus?

Mountain Aster

Where is Aster oreophilus found?

It is found in the southeastern United States

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,