Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
45700

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 48 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045029



Common Names

  • Thomson's Aster
  • Thomson Aster
  • Aster Thomsonii


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Description

Aster thomsonii (also called 'Thomson's Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the grasslands of North America. It has small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink, and grows in sunny, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster thomsonii is purple and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster thomsonii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aster thomsonii

Aster thomsonii is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Aster thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster thomsonii?

Aster thomsonii

What is the common name of Aster thomsonii?

Thomson's aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster thomsonii?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143550: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.