Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscescens
ID:
120448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau & Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) v. (1891) 49.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119777



Common Names

  • Brown Aster
  • Fuscous Aster
  • Gray Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster doronicifolius H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Aster fuscescens fuscescens [unknown]

Description

Aster fuscescens (also called Smooth Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Aster fuscescens is an ornamental plant, used to add color and texture to gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and stems can be boiled and used to treat various ailments. The plant is also used as a food source, as its flowers can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster fuscescens is a yellow-green color, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster fuscescens is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aster fuscescens

Aster fuscescens is native to the United States and can be found in the wild in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

Aster fuscescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster fuscescens?

Aster fuscescens

What are the common names of Aster fuscescens?

Dusky aster

Where is Aster fuscescens found?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81061: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.