Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolichopodus
ID:
125542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 74: 356, 156 (1985) (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124871



Common Names

  • Aster
  • Dolichopodus
  • Long-stalked Aster


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Description

Aster dolichopodus (also called Rayless Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a long, thin stem with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Aster dolichopodus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster dolichopodus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster dolichopodus is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the clumps of roots. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Aster dolichopodus

Aster dolichopodus can be found in the eastern United States.

Aster dolichopodus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster dolichopodus?

Aster dolichopodus

What is the common name of Aster dolichopodus?

Long-stalked Aster

What is the habitat of Aster dolichopodus?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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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