Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ascendens
ID:
129145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) ii. 8

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128474



Common Names

  • Aster
  • Ascendens
  • Ascending Aster


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Description

Aster ascendens (also called 'Ascending Aster', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster ascendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long blooming period and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster ascendens has small, yellow-orange flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster ascendens is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Aster ascendens

Aster ascendens can be found in the southeastern United States, ranging from Texas to Florida.

Aster ascendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster ascendens?

Aster ascendens

What are the common names of Aster ascendens?

Ascending Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster ascendens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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