Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigromontanus
ID:
46057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 501 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045386



Common Names

  • Nigromontanus Aster
  • Nigromontanus Starwort
  • Starwort Aster


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Description

Aster nigromontanus (also called Black Mountain Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow flowers with a dark center. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aster nigromontanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster nigromontanus has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster nigromontanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Aster nigromontanus

Aster nigromontanus can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Aster nigromontanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster nigromontanus?

Aster nigromontanus

What is the natural habitat of Aster nigromontanus?

Aster nigromontanus is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Aster nigromontanus?

Aster nigromontanus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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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