Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 407 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078524
Common Names
- Aster Alatipes
- White Wood Aster
- Smooth Aster
Description
Aster alatipes (also called White Heath Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is usually found in colonies.
Uses & Benefits
Aster alatipes is a low-maintenance plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also a popular choice for erosion control and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster alatipes has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster alatipes is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot until it has established itself.
Where to Find Aster alatipes
Aster alatipes can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Aster alatipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster alatipes?
Aster alatipes
What type of plant is Aster alatipes?
Herb
What are the uses of Aster alatipes?
It is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases
Species in the Aster genus
Aster moupinensis,
Aster langaoensis,
Aster oldhamii,
Aster salwinensis,
Aster souliei,
Aster taoyuenensis,
Aster turbinatus,
Aster paniculatus,
Aster sampsonii,
Aster hunanensis,
Aster pinnatifidus,
Aster setchuenensis,
Aster miyagii,
Aster oreophilus,
Aster apinnatifidus,
Aster dimorphophyllus,
Aster lavandulifolius,
Aster bietii,
Aster hayatae,
Aster maackii,
Aster microcephalus,
Aster sinianus,
Aster yoshinaganus,
Aster miquelianus,
Aster laka,
Aster likiangensis,
Aster woroschilovii,
Aster giraldii,
Aster menelii,
Aster pujosii,
Aster farreri,
Aster satsumensis,
Aster asterodes,
Aster kantoensis,
Aster poliothamnus,
Aster alpinoamellus,
Aster velutinosus,
Aster medius,
Aster diplostephioides,
Aster oreophilus,
Aster taiwanensis,
Aster tricephalus,
Aster pycnophyllus,
Aster philippinensis,
Aster nitidus,
Aster ionoglossus,
Aster neoelegans,
Aster madagascariensis,
Aster hispidus,
Aster komonoensis,
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,