Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carolinianus
ID:
10048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 250 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009377



Common Names

  • Carolina Ampelaster
  • Carolina Aster
  • Carolina Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Virgulus carolinianus (Walter) Reveal & Keener [unknown]
  • Aster scandens J.Jacq. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Aster carolinianus Walter [unknown]
  • Lasallea caroliniana (Walter) Semple & Brouillet [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum carolinianum (Walter) Wunderlin & B.F.Hansen [unknown]

Description

Ampelaster carolinianus (also called Carolina aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelaster carolinianus is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelaster carolinianus has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelaster carolinianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in a rich, loamy soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring and can be thinned to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Ampelaster carolinianus

Ampelaster carolinianus is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Ampelaster carolinianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelaster carolinianus?

Ampelaster carolinianus

What is the common name of Ampelaster carolinianus?

Carolina Aster

What type of plant is Ampelaster carolinianus?

A flowering plant

Species in the Ampelaster genus

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-109087: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.