Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incisus
ID:
70614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Nat. Mosc. 3: 76 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069943



Common Names

  • Incurved Aster
  • Incurved Daisy
  • Incurved Daisy Aster


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Synonyms

  • Kalimeris incisa (Fisch.) DC. [unknown]
  • Aster macrodpm Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Asteromoea incisa Koidz. [unknown]
  • Aster pinnatifidus robustus Makino [unknown]
  • Aster incisus incisus [unknown]
  • Kalimeris incisa incisa [unknown]
  • Aster incisa incisa [unknown]
  • Aster incisus australis Kitag. [unknown]
  • Boltonia incisa Benth. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris incisa incisa [unknown]
  • Grindelia incisa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Aster robustus (Makino) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris platycephala Cass. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris incisa australis (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris incisa robusta (Makino) Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Aster incisus (also called incised aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in open, sunny areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster incisus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster incisus var. macrodon (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Soejima & Igari

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster incisus is a white to pink daisy-like flower head with numerous disk florets and a few ray florets. The seed is a small, brown, flat achene with a pappus. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few small, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster incisus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Once established, the plant will require little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Aster incisus

Aster incisus is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Aster incisus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster incisus?

Aster incisus

What is the common name of Aster incisus?

Aster

Where can Aster incisus be found?

It can be found 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,

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