Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterolepis
ID:
122181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 614, 617, in clavi (193

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121510



Common Names

  • Aster Heterolepis
  • Silver Aster
  • Prairie Aster


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Description

Aster heterolepis (also called Heterolepis Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It has a short stem and leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It grows in open areas, in rocky soils and in secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Aster heterolepis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural dye and has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster heterolepis is a small, white flower head. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster heterolepis is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Aster heterolepis

Aster heterolepis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as desert scrub and chaparral.

Aster heterolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster heterolepis?

Aster heterolepis

What type of plant is Aster heterolepis?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Aster heterolepis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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