Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Wood
Source:
gcc
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Amer. Bot. Fl. : 166 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077327
Common Names
- Boltonia decurrens
- Boltonia
- Decurrens
Description
Boltonia decurrens (also called Decurrent False Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Boltonia decurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boltonia decurrens has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boltonia decurrens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Boltonia decurrens
Boltonia decurrens is native to the eastern United States. It is commonly found in wet, open areas such as marshes and swamps.
Boltonia decurrens FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Boltonia decurrens?
Boltonia decurrens is native to the eastern United States, where it grows in moist, open woods and meadows.
What is the optimal soil type for Boltonia decurrens?
Boltonia decurrens prefers moist, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
How much sunlight does Boltonia decurrens need?
Boltonia decurrens prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Boltonia genus
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,