Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 262 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093258
Common Names
- Showy Aster
- Eurybia spectabilis
- Spectacular Aster
Description
Eurybia spectabilis (also called showy wood aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It has a clump of hairy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurybia spectabilis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white flowers and is known for its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eurybia spectabilis are white and have a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurybia spectabilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Eurybia spectabilis
Eurybia spectabilis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It is found in states from Maine to Georgia.
Eurybia spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurybia spectabilis?
Eurybia spectabilis
What is the common name of Eurybia spectabilis?
Showy Aster
What is the natural habitat of Eurybia spectabilis?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Eurybia genus
Eurybia integrifolia,
Eurybia conspicua,
Eurybia radulina,
Eurybia merita,
Eurybia saxicastellii,
Eurybia glauca,
Eurybia furcata,
Eurybia surculosa,
Eurybia hemispherica,
Eurybia compacta,
Eurybia macrophylla,
Eurybia jonesiae,
Eurybia divaricata,
Eurybia spinulosa,
Eurybia avita,
Eurybia schreberi,
Eurybia horrida,
Eurybia spectabilis,
Eurybia paludosa,
Eurybia sibirica,
Eurybia herveyi,
Eurybia mirabilis,
Eurybia radula,
Eurybia chlorolepis,
Eurybia eryngiifolia,
Eurybia chasei,
Eurybia kingii,
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,