Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilicaulis
ID:
133967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling ex J.Q.Fu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(1): 116 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133296



Common Names

  • Gracilicaulis Aster
  • Slender-stemmed Aster
  • Slender-stemmed Starwort


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Description

Aster gracilicaulis (also called Slender-stemmed aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Aster gracilicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster gracilicaulis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster gracilicaulis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Aster gracilicaulis

Aster gracilicaulis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Aster gracilicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster gracilicaulis?

Aster gracilicaulis

What is the family of Aster gracilicaulis?

Asteraceae

Where is Aster gracilicaulis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94104: Based on the initial data import
Jing Qiu Fu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Fu' in the authors string.