Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxifolius
ID:
128960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) 2(7): 10. 1834 [late 1834]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128289



Common Names

  • Willow Aster
  • Rigid Aster
  • Lax-leaved Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster laxifolius laxifolius [unknown]

Description

Aster laxifolius (also called Looseleaf Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an upright habit and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster laxifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster laxifolius is a white to pink daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and spiny, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster laxifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It should be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aster laxifolius

Aster laxifolius is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Aster laxifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster laxifolius?

Aster laxifolius

What is the common name of Aster laxifolius?

Lax-leaved aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster laxifolius?

Grasslands and meadows

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-89278: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.