Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alexander) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77: 282 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059610
Common Names
- Fontinale Symphyotrichum
- Fontinale Aster
- Fontinale Michaelmas Daisy
Description
Symphyotrichum fontinale (also called Streamside Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody base and long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It is found in wet meadows, streambanks, and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum fontinale is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphyotrichum fontinale has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum fontinale is a perennial plant native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate air circulation. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate air circulation.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum fontinale
Symphyotrichum fontinale is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wetland edges.
Symphyotrichum fontinale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum fontinale?
Symphyotrichum fontinale
What is the common name of Symphyotrichum fontinale?
Fontinalis Aster
What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum fontinale?
Moist woods, meadows, and streambanks
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,