Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asa-grayi
ID:
119595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 22: 157 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118924



Common Names

  • Aster asa-grayi
  • Gray's Aster
  • Gray's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Kalimeris ciliata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Kalimeris ciliosa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Aster ciliosus (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Heteropappus ciliosus (Turcz.) Y.Ling [unknown]
  • Calimeris ciliosa Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Aster asa-grayi (also called Asa Gray's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aster asa-grayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster asa-grayi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster asa-grayi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Aster asa-grayi

Aster asa-grayi can be found in the United States and Canada.

Aster asa-grayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster asa-grayi?

Aster asa-grayi

What is the family of Aster asa-grayi?

Asteraceae

Where is Aster asa-grayi native to?

North America

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,

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