Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscidulus
ID:
125258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28: 179 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124587



Common Names

  • Viscid Aster
  • Sticky Aster
  • Aster


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Description

Aster viscidulus (also called sticky aster, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster viscidulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster viscidulus var. alpinus (Koidz.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aster viscidulus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster viscidulus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall and transplanted to other areas.

Where to Find Aster viscidulus

Aster viscidulus is native to North America and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Aster viscidulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster viscidulus?

Aster viscidulus

What is the common name of Aster viscidulus?

Aster

What is the family of Aster viscidulus?

Asteraceae

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-85683: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.