Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diplostephioides
ID:
27553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 45 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026882



Common Names

  • Aster diplostephioides
  • Diplostephioides Aster
  • Aster


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron diplostephioides (DC.) Botsch. [unknown]
  • Aster diplostephioides diplostephioides [unknown]
  • Aster diplostephioides diplostephioides [unknown]
  • Heterochaeta diplostephioides DC. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus diplostephioides Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aster delavayi Franch. [unknown]
  • Aster diplostephioides minor Y.Ling [invalid]

Description

Aster diplostephioides (also called two-forked aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster diplostephioides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster diplostephioides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster diplostephioides is a perennial herb native to North America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Aster diplostephioides

Aster diplostephioides can be found in the United States, primarily in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Aster diplostephioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster diplostephioides?

Aster diplostephioides

What is the common name of Aster diplostephioides?

Twin-stemmed Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster diplostephioides?

Dry grassland and scrubland in the western United States

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-125978: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.