Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculatus
ID:
92365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 379 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091694



Common Names

  • Auriculatus Aster
  • Auriculatus Michaelmas Daisy
  • Auriculatus Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Aster auriculatus auriculatus [unknown]
  • Aster auriculatus crenatus Y.Ling [unknown]

Description

Aster auriculatus (also called Earleaf Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets. It is native to East Asia, and it grows in dry grassland, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster auriculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster auriculatus is yellow and shaped like a daisy. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster auriculatus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Aster auriculatus

Aster auriculatus can be found in North America.

Aster auriculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster auriculatus?

Aster auriculatus

What is the common name of Aster auriculatus?

Ear-leaved Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster auriculatus?

It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-4796: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.