Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 208 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109427
Common Names
- Aster
- Michaelmas Daisy
- Argyropholis
Description
Aster argyropholis (also called Silver Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m and has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is found in coastal scrub and sand dune vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Aster argyropholis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin inflammations and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aster argyropholis var. paradoxus Y.Ling
Aster argyropholis var. niveus Y.Ling
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster argyropholis has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster argyropholis can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in an area with low humidity and good air circulation.
Where to Find Aster argyropholis
Aster argyropholis can be found in dry grasslands and open woods in the southeastern United States.
Aster argyropholis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster argyropholis?
Aster argyropholis
What is the common name of Aster argyropholis?
Silver Aster
What type of plant is Aster argyropholis?
Perennial
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,