Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevis
ID:
83813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 618, in clavi, 625 (193

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083142



Common Names

  • Short Aster
  • Small Aster
  • Aster Brevis


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Description

Aster brevis (also called Short-stemmed Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster brevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster brevis is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster brevis is a perennial plant native to the eastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Aster brevis

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

Aster brevis FAQ

What are the common names of Aster brevis?

Common names of Aster brevis include Short-leaved Aster and Short-leaved Starwort.

What is the natural habitat of Aster brevis?

Aster brevis is native to North America and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows and wetlands.

What are the medicinal uses of Aster brevis?

Aster brevis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

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-3963: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.