Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yomena
ID:
36153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035482



Common Names

  • Aster Yomena
  • Yomena Daisy
  • Yomena Aster


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Description

Aster yomena (also called Yomena Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with purple flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to North America and grows in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster yomena has been used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster yomena var. dentatus (Kitam.) Hara
Aster yomena var. angustifolius (Nakai) Soejima & Igari

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster yomena has white flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster yomena is an easy to grow, drought tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of established plants in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aster yomena

Aster yomena is native to the western United States and Canada.

Aster yomena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster yomena?

Aster yomena

What is the common name of Aster yomena?

Yomena Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster yomena?

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,

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