Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbellatus
ID:
87287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 119 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086616



Common Names

  • Aster barbellatus
  • Bearded Aster
  • Barbellate Aster


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Description

Aster barbellatus (also called Bearded Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster barbellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster barbellatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster barbellatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Aster barbellatus

Aster barbellatus is native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central United States and Canada.

Aster barbellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster barbellatus?

Aster barbellatus

What is the natural habitat of Aster barbellatus?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Aster barbellatus prefer?

It prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

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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