Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 284 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012570
Common Names
- Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
- Lanceolatum Symphyotrichum
- Lanceolatum Daisy
Description
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (also called Symphyotrichum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. hirsuticaule (Semple & Chmiel.) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. lanceolatum
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. interior (Wiegand) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum sub. lanceolatum
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. latifolium (Semple & Chmiel.) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. hesperium (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is white and daisy-like. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum lanceolatum?
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
What are the common names of Symphyotrichum lanceolatum?
Lance-leaved Aster, Lanceleaf Aster
What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum lanceolatum?
It is native to eastern and central North America, from Ontario to Florida and Texas
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,