Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semiprostratus
ID:
1316544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grierson) H.Ikeda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mustang [Nepal] : 351 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328998



Common Names

  • Aster Semiprostratus
  • Semi-Prostrate Aster
  • Semi-Prostrate Aster Tree


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Description

Aster semiprostratus (also called 'Semiprostrate aster', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster semiprostratus is used as an ornamental plant 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 semiprostratus has small white flowers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster semiprostratus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Aster semiprostratus

Aster semiprostratus can be found in the temperate grasslands of North America.

Aster semiprostratus FAQ

What is the common name of Aster semiprostratus?

Semiprostrate Aster

What is the growth habit of Aster semiprostratus?

It is an herbaceous perennial

What is the native range of Aster semiprostratus?

It is native to the southeastern 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

Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Ikeda (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ikeda' in the authors string.