Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnophyllus
ID:
30776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. ex Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 7: 199, nomen seminudum. 1912 ; W. W. Smith in Notes Bot. Gard. Edin. 7: 332 (1915), descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030105



Common Names

  • Aster pycnophyllus
  • Dense-leaved Aster
  • Dense-leaved


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Description

Aster pycnophyllus (also called Pycnophyllus Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster pycnophyllus has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster pycnophyllus has white, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster pycnophyllus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aster pycnophyllus

Aster pycnophyllus can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States and Canada.

Aster pycnophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster pycnophyllus?

Aster pycnophyllus

What type of plant is Aster pycnophyllus?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Aster pycnophyllus found?

It is found in the western United States

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182109-1: Based on the initial data import