Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phlogifolium
ID:
95031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muhl. ex Willd.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 289 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094360

Common Names

  • Phlogifolium Symphyotrichum
  • Phlogifolium Aster
  • Phlogifolium Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Aster phlogifolius Muhl. [unknown]
  • Aster phlogifolius phlogifolius [unknown]
  • Virgulus patens phlogifolius (Willd.) Reveal & Keener [unknown]
  • Aster patens phlogifolius (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nees [unknown]
  • Aster phlogifolius Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]

Description

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium (also called Phlogifolium Symphyotrichum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used for decoration and its leaves are used for making tea. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium is an annual herb that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. It can also be propagated from cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum phlogifolium

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium can be found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada.

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum phlogifolium?

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium

What are the common uses of Symphyotrichum phlogifolium?

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin disorders and wounds.

What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum phlogifolium?

Symphyotrichum phlogifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5056: Based on the initial data import
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.