Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polios
ID:
128279

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Schneid.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. (Sargent) 3(3): 459 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127608



Common Names

  • Aster
  • Polios
  • Gray Aster


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Description

Aster polios (also called White Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aster polios is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils for perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aster polios are white and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster polios is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and inconsistent.

Where to Find Aster polios

Aster polios is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Aster polios FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster polios?

Aster polios

What is the common name of Aster polios?

Gray aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster polios?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-88603: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.