Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willkommii
ID:
59866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Flora 34: 742 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059195



Common Names

  • Willkomm's Aster
  • Aster willkommii
  • Willkomm Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster catalaunicus Willk. & Costa [unknown]
  • Aster discoideus Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]

Description

Aster willkommii (also called 'Willkomm's Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and linear leaves with a silvery-white color. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster willkommii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster willkommii has small, purple flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster willkommii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aster willkommii

Aster willkommii can be found in the mountains of Greece and Turkey.

Aster willkommii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster willkommii?

Aster willkommii

What is the common name of Aster willkommii?

Willkomm's Aster

What type of plant is Aster willkommii?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182600-1: Based on the initial data import