Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shastensis
ID:
1319388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) D.W.Taylor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yosemite Sierra : 373 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331842



Common Names

  • Dieteria shastensis
  • Shastensis Dieteria
  • Shastensis Dieteria Plant


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Description

Dieteria shastensis (also called Shasta aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dieteria shastensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dieteria shastensis is a yellow daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieteria shastensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Where to Find Dieteria shastensis

Dieteria shastensis is native to the United States and can be found in the Shasta County of California.

Species in the Dieteria 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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Dean W. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Taylor' in the authors string.