Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lautureanus
ID:
114556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Math. Cherbourg 24: 224 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113885



Common Names

  • Lauture's Aster
  • Lauture's Starwort
  • Lauture's Michaelmas Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Kalimeris lautureana (Debeaux) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Asteromoea lautureana (Debeaux) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Boltonia lautureana lautureana [unknown]
  • Aster lautureanus lautureanus [unknown]
  • Kalimeris lautureana lautureana [unknown]
  • Kalimeris lautureana lautureana [unknown]
  • Boltonia lautureana Debeaux [unknown]
  • Kalimeris incisa holophylla Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aster asterellus stenolobus Kitag. [unknown]
  • Calimeris incisa holophylla Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aster associatus stenolobus Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Aster lautureanus (also called Lauture's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Aster lautureanus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach issues. The plant is known to attract pollinators, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster lautureanus var. mangtaoensis (Kitag.) Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster lautureanus has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a slightly hairy texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, spindly stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster lautureanus is an annual herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Aster lautureanus

Aster lautureanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Aster lautureanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster lautureanus?

Aster lautureanus

What is the natural habitat of Aster lautureanus?

Aster lautureanus is found in the dry and semi-arid areas of southern Africa.

What is the diet of Aster lautureanus?

Aster lautureanus is an herbivore, and its diet consists mainly of grasses and other low-growing plants.

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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