Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 381 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037680
Common Names
- Aster Senecioides
- Senecioides Aster
- Aster
Synonyms
- Aster senecioides senecioides [unknown]
- Aster senecioides latisquamus Y.Ling [unknown]
Description
Aster senecioides (also called Senecio Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aster senecioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster senecioides is white and daisy-like with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster senecioides is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Water the plant deeply and infrequently, and mulch around the plant to help retain moisture. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Aster senecioides
Aster senecioides can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Iowa and Texas.
Aster senecioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster senecioides?
Aster senecioides
What is the common name of Aster senecioides?
Senecioides Aster
What is the habitat of Aster senecioides?
It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands
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,