Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithianus
ID:
65919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 216 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065248



Common Names

  • Aster smithianus
  • Smith's Aster
  • Smith's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Kalimeris smithiana (Hand.-Mazz.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Aster smithianus smithianus [unknown]

Description

Aster smithianus (also called Smith's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a sprawling habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as a bedding plant or in containers.

Uses & Benefits

Aster smithianus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in natural landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can help to prevent soil erosion. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster smithianus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster smithianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aster smithianus

Aster smithianus can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Aster smithianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster smithianus?

Aster smithianus

What is the common name of Aster smithianus?

Smith's Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster smithianus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open 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,