Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
modestus
ID:
18402

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 251 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017731



Common Names

  • Modest Canadian Fleabane
  • Canadian Fleabane
  • Small-flowered Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Aster modestus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aster modestus major (Hook.) Muenscher [unknown]
  • Aster sayianus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Aster majus Porter [unknown]
  • Aster mutatus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster modestus modestus [unknown]
  • Aster unalaschensis major Hook. [unknown]
  • Weberaster modestus (Lindl.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Canadanthus modestus (also called Modest Canadanthus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a perennial herb with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, shady woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Canadanthus modestus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canadanthus modestus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canadanthus modestus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and establish.

Where to Find Canadanthus modestus

Canadanthus modestus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.

Canadanthus modestus FAQ

What are the common names for Canadanthus modestus?

Canadanthus modestus is commonly known as modest canadanthus.

What is the natural habitat of Canadanthus modestus?

Canadanthus modestus is native to temperate regions of North America.

What are the uses of Canadanthus modestus?

Canadanthus modestus is used in traditional medicine and is also grown as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Canadanthus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117158: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.