Aster homochlamydeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homochlamydeus
ID:
37011
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 109 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036340
Common Names
- Homochlamydeus Aster
- Aster Homochlamydeus
- Aster Homochlamyde
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aster ageratoides grossedentatus (Franch. ex Diels) Kitam. [unknown]
- Aster trinervius grossedentatus Franch. ex Diels [unknown]
Description
Aster homochlamydeus (also called White Heath Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are white in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aster homochlamydeus is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster homochlamydeus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aster homochlamydeus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Aster homochlamydeus
Aster homochlamydeus can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Aster homochlamydeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster homochlamydeus?
Aster homochlamydeus
What type of plant is Aster homochlamydeus?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Aster homochlamydeus found?
It is found in dry, open woods and fields 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
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181430-1: Based on the initial data import