Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Chang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 6: 22 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034254
Common Names
- Long-petiole Aster
- Long-stem Aster
- Long-petiole Starwort
Description
Aster longipetiolatus (also called Long-Petioled Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aster longipetiolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster longipetiolatus is a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster longipetiolatus is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Aster longipetiolatus
Aster longipetiolatus can be found in the southeastern United States, in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Aster longipetiolatus FAQ
What are the common names of Aster longipetiolatus?
Common names of Aster longipetiolatus include Long-Petiole Aster, Long-Petiole Aster Bush, and Long-Petiole Aster Tree
What is the native range of Aster longipetiolatus?
Aster longipetiolatus is native to North America
What is the growth habit of Aster longipetiolatus?
Aster longipetiolatus is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet
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,