Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 74: 357, 168 (1985) (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134332
Common Names
- Aster Dolichophyllus
- Tall Aster
- Upland Aster
Description
Aster dolichophyllus (also called 'Long-leaved Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has white daisy-like flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aster dolichophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster dolichophyllus has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster dolichophyllus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aster dolichophyllus
Aster dolichophyllus is found in the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.
Aster dolichophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster dolichophyllus?
Aster dolichophyllus
What type of plant is Aster dolichophyllus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Aster dolichophyllus found?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,