Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
robynsianum
ID:
6434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Rousseau) Brouillet & Labrecque

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 138 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005763

Common Names

  • Symphyotrichum robynsianum
  • Symphyotrichum
  • Robynsianum

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Synonyms

  • Aster robynsianus J.Rousseau [unknown]

Description

Symphyotrichum robynsianum (also called Robyn's aster, Robyn's starwort, and Robyn's aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of North America. It has small, white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum robynsianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyotrichum robynsianum has small, white flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum robynsianum is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum robynsianum

Symphyotrichum robynsianum is native to the United States and can be found in the wild in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Symphyotrichum robynsianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum robynsianum?

Symphyotrichum robynsianum

What type of plant is Symphyotrichum robynsianum?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum robynsianum?

It is found in wet meadows and marshes

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-105545: Based on the initial data import
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Joseph Jules Jean Jacques Rousseau (1905-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rousseau' in the authors string.
Jacques Labrecque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labrecque' in the authors string.