Aster pinnatifidus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifidus
ID:
7563
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Matsumura) Makino
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
in Iinuma, Somoku-Dzusetsu, ed. Makino 4: 1106. 1912 ; Makino & Nemoto, Fl. Jap. ed. 2, 1198 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006892
Common Names
- Aster pinnatifidus
- Fernleaf Aster
- Fernleaf White Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aster pinnatifidus (also called pinnatifid aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It has pinnately divided leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Aster pinnatifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster pinnatifidus is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly oval. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aster pinnatifidus is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America and is found in many parts of the United States and Canada. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Aster pinnatifidus
Aster pinnatifidus can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides in eastern North America.
Aster pinnatifidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster pinnatifidus?
Aster pinnatifidus
What is the natural habitat of Aster pinnatifidus?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Aster pinnatifidus?
Late spring to early summer
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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182011-1: Based on the initial data import