Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusus
ID:
128034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dryand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
(1836). Prodr. (DC.) 5

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127363



Common Names

  • Aster diffusus
  • Diffuse Aster
  • White Heath Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster diffusus diffusus [unknown]

Description

Aster diffusus (also called Spreading Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the eastern United States. It is a small plant, growing up to 0.3 meters tall, with lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers in the summer. It is found in moist, open areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Aster diffusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster diffusus is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster diffusus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Aster diffusus

Aster diffusus can be found in the eastern United States, in areas such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Aster diffusus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster diffusus?

Aster diffusus

What is the common name of Aster diffusus?

Diffuse Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster diffusus?

Meadows, roadsides, and open woods

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,

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