Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menelii
ID:
20168

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kouy-Tchéou 87 (1914-15)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019497



Common Names

  • Menelii Aster
  • Menelii Starwort
  • Menelii Daisy


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Description

Aster menelii (also called Menel's aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster menelii is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster menelii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster menelii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Aster menelii

Aster menelii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Aster menelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster menelii?

Aster menelii

What is the common name of Aster menelii?

Silver Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Aster menelii?

Dry rocky slopes and grasslands

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,