Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaber
ID:
120503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. : 316 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119832



Common Names

  • Aster
  • Starwort
  • Michaelmas Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Diplopappus scaber Less. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Biotia discolor Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aster corymbosus Aiton [unknown]
  • Aster komarovii H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Doellingeria scabra (Thunb.) Nees [unknown]
  • Aster scaber apetalus Hayashi [unknown]
  • Aster scaber litoralis Konta [unknown]

Description

Aster scaber (also called 'Rough Aster', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster scaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster scaber is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster scaber is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Aster scaber

Aster scaber is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas.

Aster scaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster scaber?

Aster scaber

What is the common name of Aster scaber?

Roughleaf Aster

Where is Aster scaber found?

Aster scaber is found in the eastern United States and Canada

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,