Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavandulifolius
ID:
12551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 609 (1937).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011880



Common Names

  • Lavender-leaved Aster
  • Lavender-leaved Starwort
  • Lavender-leaved Michaelmas Daisy


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Description

Aster lavandulifolius (also called Lavender-leaved Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster lavandulifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster lavandulifolius is purple and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and brown and the seedlings are green and have a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster lavandulifolius is a hardy, deciduous perennial that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Aster lavandulifolius

Aster lavandulifolius is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Aster lavandulifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster lavandulifolius?

Aster lavandulifolius

What is the common name of Aster lavandulifolius?

Lavender-leaved Aster

Where is Aster lavandulifolius 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,

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