Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gouldii
ID:
124046

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 286 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123375



Common Names

  • Aster Gouldii
  • Gould's Aster
  • Gould's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Heteropappus gouldii (C.E.C.Fisch.) Grierson [unknown]

Description

Aster gouldii (also called Gould's Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster gouldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster gouldii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster gouldii is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aster gouldii

Aster gouldii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Aster gouldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster gouldii?

Aster gouldii

What is the common name of Aster gouldii?

Gould's Aster

Where is Aster gouldii found?

It is found in the temperate regions of 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,