Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biennis
ID:
120960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1811(Suppl.1): [1] (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120289



Common Names

  • Biennial Aster
  • Aster Biennis
  • Biennial Michaelmas Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Kalimeris tatarica Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Heteropappus tataricus (Lindl. ex DC.) Tamamsch. [unknown]
  • Callistephus biennis Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Aster biennis (also called Smooth Aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a biennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aster biennis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat headaches, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster biennis has daisy-like flowers that are 2-3 inches in diameter and have yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster biennis is a biennial plant that is native to North America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aster biennis

Aster biennis is native to North America and can be found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Aster biennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster biennis?

Aster biennis

What is the common name of Aster biennis?

Biennial Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster biennis?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed 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,