Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 283 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045165
Common Names
- Hinton's Aster
- Hinton Aster
- Symphyotrichum Hintonii
Synonyms
- Aster hintonii G.L.Nesom [unknown]
Description
Symphyotrichum hintonii (also called Hinton's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is found in tropical dry forests, in areas with low rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum hintonii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphyotrichum hintonii has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum hintonii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum hintonii
Symphyotrichum hintonii is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Symphyotrichum hintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum hintonii?
Symphyotrichum hintonii
What is the common name of Symphyotrichum hintonii?
Hinton's Aster
What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum hintonii?
Open woodlands and meadows
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,