Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 371 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059324
Common Names
- Aster latibracteatus
- Bracted Aster
- White Prairie Aster
Description
Aster latibracteatus (also called Broad-bracted Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 1.2m in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aster latibracteatus is a plant used for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster latibracteatus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster latibracteatus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Aster latibracteatus
Aster latibracteatus can be found in grasslands and meadows in China.
Aster latibracteatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster latibracteatus?
Aster latibracteatus
What is the common name of Aster latibracteatus?
Broad-bracted Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster latibracteatus?
It is native to 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,