Status:
valid
Authors:
Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 26: 110 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034712
Common Names
- Aster Fulgidulus
- Shining Aster
- Gleaming Aster
Description
Aster fulgidulus (also called Shining Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Rocky Mountains and other regions of North America. It has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aster fulgidulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster fulgidulus has small yellow flowers with a single central seed. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster fulgidulus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Aster fulgidulus
Aster fulgidulus is found in the grasslands of the western United States.
Aster fulgidulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster fulgidulus?
Aster fulgidulus
What is the common name of Aster fulgidulus?
Shining Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster fulgidulus?
Meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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,