Status:
valid
Authors:
L'Hér.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 27 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029525
Common Names
- False Aster
- Bolton's Aster
- Prairie Aster
Synonyms
- Matricaria glastifolia Hill [unknown]
- Boltonia glastifolia L'Hér. [unknown]
- Boltonia asteroides asteroides [unknown]
- Boltonia asteroides glastifolia (Hill) Fernald [unknown]
- Matricaria asteroides L. [unknown]
- Madea glauca Sol. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Boltonia asteroides (also called Star Boltonia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Boltonia asteroides is a perennial plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and bees. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Boltonia asteroides var. recognita (Fernald & Griscom) Cronquist
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama (A.Gray) Cronquist
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boltonia asteroides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boltonia asteroides is a small, perennial herb that is native to North America. It grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or sheltered area. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Boltonia asteroides
Boltonia asteroides is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, wet prairies, and along streams and rivers. It is commonly found in the eastern and midwestern United States.
Boltonia asteroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boltonia asteroides?
Boltonia asteroides
What is the common name of Boltonia asteroides?
False aster
What type of plant is Boltonia asteroides?
Perennial herb
Species in the Boltonia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,