Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccidus
ID:
80765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans ii. (1835) 599.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080094



Common Names

  • Willow Aster
  • Slender Aster
  • Flaccid Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster flaccidus flaccidus [unknown]
  • Aster flaccidus glandulous Keissl. [unknown]
  • Aster flaccidus flaccidus [unknown]
  • Aster flaccidus fructoglandulosus Ostenf. [unknown]

Description

Aster flaccidus (also called Slender Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in disturbed areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Aster flaccidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster flaccidus sub. glandulosus (Keissl.) Onno
Aster flaccidus sub. flaccidus
Aster flaccidus for. griseobarbatus Grierson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster flaccidus is a small, yellow-white daisy-like flower head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster flaccidus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Aster flaccidus

Aster flaccidus is native to North America and is found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Aster flaccidus FAQ

What are the common names of Aster flaccidus?

Common names of Aster flaccidus include western aster, western starwort, and western star-wort.

What is the range of Aster flaccidus?

Aster flaccidus is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Aster flaccidus?

Aster flaccidus is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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-3666: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.