Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1092 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122237
Common Names
- Crenatifolius Aster
- Crenatifolius Starwort
- Crenatifolius Star-Wort
Description
Aster crenatifolius (also called Aster crenatus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and it grows in moist, sunny places, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aster crenatifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster crenatifolius is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster crenatifolius is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Aster crenatifolius
Aster crenatifolius is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Aster crenatifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster crenatifolius?
Aster crenatifolius
Where is Aster crenatifolius found?
Aster crenatifolius is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.
What type of plant is Aster crenatifolius?
Aster crenatifolius is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
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,