Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77: 286 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090869
Common Names
- Gray Wood Aster
- Gray Woodland Aster
- Gray's Wood Aster
Synonyms
- Aster lucayanus Britton [unknown]
- Virgulus lucayanus (Britton) Reveal & Keener [unknown]
Description
Symphyotrichum lucayanum (also called Bahama aster, among many other common names) is an annual or short-lived perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Bahamas and Cuba, and grows in dry, sandy, open areas, such as coastal dunes and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum lucayanum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphyotrichum lucayanum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum lucayanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum lucayanum
Symphyotrichum lucayanum can be found in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica.
Symphyotrichum lucayanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum lucayanum?
Symphyotrichum lucayanum
What type of plant is Symphyotrichum lucayanum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Symphyotrichum lucayanum native to?
Caribbean
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,