Aster pujosii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pujosii
ID:
20239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quézel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. xliv. 262 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019568
Common Names
- Aster
- Pujosii
- Pujos' Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aster pujosii (also called Pujo's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has green foliage and small white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aster pujosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster pujosii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centres. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aster pujosii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be grown from seed, but the seed must be cold-stratified for several weeks before planting. Division is the best method for propagating this species.
Where to Find Aster pujosii
Aster pujosii is native to Peru and can be found in the departments of Ancash and La Libertad.
Aster pujosii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster pujosii?
Aster pujosii
What type of plant is Aster pujosii?
It is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Aster pujosii native to?
It is native to the Andes mountains of South America.
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-118921: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.