Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jeffreyanus
ID:
63749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 185 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063078



Common Names

  • Jeffrey's Aster
  • Jeffrey's Starwort
  • Jeffrey's Fleabane


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Description

Aster jeffreyanus (also called Jeffrey's Aster, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It is native to the western United States and typically grows in rocky meadows, pastures and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aster jeffreyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for various types of wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster jeffreyanus has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster jeffreyanus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and should be covered lightly with soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Aster jeffreyanus

Aster jeffreyanus can be found in the Rocky Mountains of North America.

Aster jeffreyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster jeffreyanus?

Aster jeffreyanus

What is the common name of Aster jeffreyanus?

Jeffrey's Aster

Where is Aster jeffreyanus found?

Aster jeffreyanus is found in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

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-20061: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.