Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senecioides
ID:
38351

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


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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.

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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,

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