Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
handelii
ID:
38048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Onno

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 26(106): 52 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037377



Common Names

  • Aster
  • Michaelmas Daisy
  • Starwort


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Description

Aster handelii (also called Handel's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small purple flowers. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster handelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Aster handelii flower is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster handelii is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Aster handelii

Aster handelii can be found in the southeastern United States.

Aster handelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster handelii?

Aster handelii

What is the common name of Aster handelii?

Handel's Aster

Where is Aster handelii found?

Aster handelii is found in the United States

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-136147: Based on the initial data import
Max Onno (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Onno' in the authors string.