Aster limosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosus
ID:
81307
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 413 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080636
Common Names
- Aster Limosus
- Swamp Aster
- Swamp Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aster limosus (also called Limosus Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aster limosus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster limosus is a white-pink daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aster limosus is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It is easily propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Aster limosus
Aster limosus is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Aster limosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster limosus?
Aster limosus
What type of plant is Aster limosus?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Aster limosus native to?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37200: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.