Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rockianus
ID:
127024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 613 (1937).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126353



Common Names

  • Rocky Mountain Aster
  • Rocky Mountain Daisy
  • Aster


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Description

Aster rockianus (also called Rock's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has a spreading habit. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are small and white. It grows in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster rockianus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster rockianus has daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster rockianus is a low-growing, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aster rockianus

Aster rockianus can be found in the rocky areas of the western United States, including California, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Aster rockianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster rockianus?

Aster rockianus

What is the common name of Aster rockianus?

Rocky Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster rockianus?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

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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