Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 10: 385 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138021
Common Names
- Aster
- Baccharoides
- Bog Aster
Description
Aster baccharoides (also called Aster baccharoides, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aster baccharoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster baccharoides is a yellow-orange color with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster baccharoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aster baccharoides
Aster baccharoides is native to North America and can be found growing in moist meadows and along streams.
Aster baccharoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster baccharoides?
Aster baccharoides
What is the common name of Aster baccharoides?
Baccharoid Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster baccharoides?
Aster baccharoides is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
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,