Aster bowerii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bowerii
ID:
40043
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 113 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039372
Common Names
- Bower's Aster
- Bower's Starwort
- Bower's Star-Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aster bowerii (also called Bower's aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aster bowerii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster bowerii is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower.
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Aster bowerii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Aster bowerii
Aster bowerii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.
Aster bowerii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster bowerii?
Aster bowerii
Where does Aster bowerii grow?
Aster bowerii grows in the alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
What type of soil does Aster bowerii prefer?
Aster bowerii prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 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,
References
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:180811-1: Based on the initial data import