Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcifolius
ID:
95998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 610 (1937).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095327



Common Names

  • Falcifolius Aster
  • Aster Falcifolius
  • Falcifolius Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster brachyphyllus Chang [unknown]

Description

Aster falcifolius (also called Willow Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Aster falcifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster falcifolius is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white tuft attached. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster falcifolius is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Aster falcifolius

Aster falcifolius can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Aster falcifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster falcifolius?

Aster falcifolius

What is the family of Aster falcifolius?

Asteraceae

Where is Aster falcifolius found?

North America

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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