Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piccolii
ID:
37481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 125: t. 7669 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036810



Common Names

  • Piccolii Aster
  • Aster
  • Piccolii


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Synonyms

  • Gymnaster piccolii (Hook.f.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Asteromoea piccolii (Hook.f.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris piccolii (Hook.f.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Miyamayomena piccolii (Hook.f.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Aster piccolii (also called Piccoli's Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to California, where it grows in grasslands and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster piccolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster piccolii is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster piccolii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Aster piccolii

Aster piccolii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Aster piccolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster piccolii?

Aster piccolii

What is the natural habitat of Aster piccolii?

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

What is the growth habit of Aster piccolii?

Aster piccolii is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height.

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,