Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerotus
ID:
135262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 74: 145 (1985), nom. nov. (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134591



Common Names

  • Aster
  • Spherical Aster
  • Spherical-headed Aster


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron panduratus Chang [unknown]

Description

Aster sphaerotus (also called Round-Headed Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small white flowers and grows in moist, sunny habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aster sphaerotus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster sphaerotus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster sphaerotus is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is most commonly propagated through division or cuttings. To propagate through division, the plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps. Each clump should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. To propagate through cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants. The cuttings should be about 4–6 inches long and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist but not wet, and should be monitored for signs of rooting. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Aster sphaerotus

Aster sphaerotus is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and along roadsides.

Aster sphaerotus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster sphaerotus?

Aster sphaerotus

What type of plant is Aster sphaerotus?

Herb

Where is Aster sphaerotus native to?

North America

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