Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Phytog. Blaetter 1: 68. 1803
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032724
Common Names
- Dwarf Aster
- Bushy Aster
- Dwarf Michaelmas Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster dumosus dumosus [unknown]
Description
Aster dumosus (also called Bushy Aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aster dumosus is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster dumosus has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster dumosus is a perennial plant native to North America. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Aster dumosus
Aster dumosus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a perennial plant that grows in dry meadows and open woods.
Aster dumosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster dumosus?
Aster dumosus
What is the natural habitat of Aster dumosus?
Grassy and rocky hillsides
What is the flowering season of Aster dumosus?
Late spring to early summer
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,