Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvescens
ID:
130646

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.S.Burgess

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. N. U.S. (Britton & Brown) 3: 359. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129975



Common Names

  • Aster Curvescens
  • Curved-leaved Aster
  • Curved-leaved Michaelmas Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster curvescens curvescens [unknown]

Description

Aster curvescens (also called Smooth Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the eastern United States. It grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Aster curvescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster curvescens has white or pink flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, about 1-2 mm long, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster curvescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and can take up to three months to germinate.

Where to Find Aster curvescens

Aster curvescens is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Aster curvescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster curvescens?

Aster curvescens

What is the family of Aster curvescens?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Aster curvescens?

Open grasslands and rocky slopes

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-90889: Based on the initial data import
Edward Sandford Burgess (1855-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.Burgess' in the authors string.