Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
salignum
ID:
9607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 295 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008936

Common Names

  • Salignum Symphyotrichum
  • Symphyotrichum Salignum
  • Salignum

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Synonyms

  • Aster hungaricus Poir. [unknown]
  • Aster sanguineus Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Aster paniculatus Mill. [unknown]
  • Aster leiophyllus Schloss. & Vuk. [unknown]
  • Amellus salignus (L.) Opiz [unknown]
  • Aster heterophyllus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster salicifolius salicifolius [unknown]
  • Aster kayserianus Schur [unknown]
  • Aster tradescanti Nees [unknown]
  • Aster angustus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster acris Lapeyr. [illegitimate]
  • Leiachenis paniculata Raf. [unknown]
  • Aster salignus Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster frutetorum Wimm. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Aster frutetorum Wimmer. [unknown]
  • Aster angustus Schur [unknown]
  • Aster strictus Poir. [unknown]
  • Aster salicinus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster auriculatus Schloss. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Aster serratifolius Schloss. & Vuk. [unknown]
  • Aster salignus Willd. [unknown]

Description

Symphyotrichum salignum (also called 'Willow Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a few branches. It is native to North America and is found growing in moist, disturbed areas, such as along roadsides and in wet meadows. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum salignum 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyotrichum salignum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum salignum is a perennial herb native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum salignum

Symphyotrichum salignum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.

Symphyotrichum salignum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum salignum?

Symphyotrichum salignum

What is the common name of Symphyotrichum salignum?

Willow Aster

What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum salignum?

Dry woods, thickets, and rocky hillsides

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

IPNI record: 1168447-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001418856
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-108650: Based on the initial data import
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.