Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculatus
ID:
6163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Ell. Sketch 2: 365. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005492

Common Names

  • Panicled Aster
  • Panicled Aster Aster
  • Panicled Aster Sunflower

Searching for Aster paniculatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Aster paniculatus paniculatus [unknown]

Description

Aster paniculatus (also called Panicled aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a woody stem with a height of up to 1 m and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aster paniculatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, and its flowers are used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster paniculatus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

Searching for Aster paniculatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aster paniculatus is a perennial plant 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 propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Aster paniculatus

Aster paniculatus can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Aster paniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster paniculatus?

Aster paniculatus

What is the common name of Aster paniculatus?

Panicled Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster paniculatus?

Aster paniculatus is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams in the eastern 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,