Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 294 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018135
Common Names
- Bates' Aster
- Bates' Starwort
- Bates' Michaelmas Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster batesii Rydb. [unknown]
- Aster ericoides batesii (Rydb.) F.C.Gates [unknown]
- Aster batesii Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Symphyotrichum batesii (also called Bates' Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the central and eastern United States. It typically grows in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum batesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphyotrichum batesii has white flowers with a single row of ray florets and a single row of disc florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum batesii is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum batesii
Symphyotrichum batesii can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Symphyotrichum batesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum batesii?
Symphyotrichum batesii
What is the common name of Symphyotrichum batesii?
Bates' aster
What is the habitat of Symphyotrichum batesii?
Symphyotrichum batesii is found in dry, open woods, and rocky slopes.
Species in the Symphyotrichum genus
Symphyotrichum chapmanii,
Symphyotrichum frondosum,
Symphyotrichum jessicae,
Symphyotrichum ciliatum,
Symphyotrichum shortii,
Symphyotrichum drummondii,
Symphyotrichum robynsianum,
Symphyotrichum georgianum,
Symphyotrichum salignum,
Symphyotrichum anticostense,
Symphyotrichum parviceps,
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum,
Symphyotrichum glabrifolium,
Symphyotrichum gravesii,
Symphyotrichum spathulatum,
Symphyotrichum firmum,
Symphyotrichum versicolor,
Symphyotrichum batesii,
Symphyotrichum amethystinum,
Symphyotrichum ontarionis,
Symphyotrichum vahlii,
Symphyotrichum yukonense,
Symphyotrichum turbinellum,
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum,
Symphyotrichum adnatum,
Symphyotrichum finkii,
Symphyotrichum gypsophilum,
Symphyotrichum hesperium,
Symphyotrichum columbianum,
Symphyotrichum laeve,
Symphyotrichum burgessii,
Symphyotrichum anomalum,
Symphyotrichum tradescantii,
Symphyotrichum trilineatum,
Symphyotrichum simmondsii,
Symphyotrichum subulatus,
Symphyotrichum hintonii,
Symphyotrichum pratense,
Symphyotrichum fontinale,
Symphyotrichum bullatum,
Symphyotrichum regnellii,
Symphyotrichum depauperatum,
Symphyotrichum retroflexum,
Symphyotrichum ericoides,
Symphyotrichum boreale,
Symphyotrichum subgeminatum,
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii,
Symphyotrichum moranense,
Symphyotrichum schaffneri,
Symphyotrichum concolor,
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,