Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Nees
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 178 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121365
Common Names
- Doellinger's Daisy
- Doellingeria Umbellata
- Umbellate Doellingeria
Synonyms
- Inula amygdalina (Lam.) Nutt. [unknown]
- Diplostephium umbellatum DC. [unknown]
- Diplostephium amygdalinum Sweet [unknown]
- Aster amygdalinus Lam. [unknown]
- Doellingeria cornifolia Lindl. [unknown]
- Doellingeria umbellata umbellata [unknown]
- Diplopappus umbellatus umbellatus [unknown]
- Diplostephium amygdalinum amygdalinum [unknown]
- Doellingeria umbellata umbellata [unknown]
- Aster umbellatus umbellatus [unknown]
- Diplopappus amygdalinus (Lam.) Hook. [unknown]
- Diplopappus amygdalinus (Lam.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Aster umbellatus umbellatus [unknown]
- Doellingeria amygdalina Nees [unknown]
- Doellingeria umbellata umbellata [unknown]
- Chrysopsis amygdalina (Lam.) Nutt. ex Elliott [unknown]
- Doellingeria umbellata oneidica House [unknown]
- Diplostephium amygdalinum humilius DC. [unknown]
- Aster umbellatus umbellatus [unknown]
- Diplopappus umbellatus Hook. [unknown]
- Aster divaricatus Spreng. [unknown]
- Aster umbellatus Mill. [unknown]
- Diplopappus cornifolius (Muhl. ex Willd.) Lindl. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Diplostephium amygdalinum Cass. [unknown]
- Aster divaricatus (M.Bieb.) Schmalh. [unknown]
- Diplostephium umbellatum (Mill.) Cass. [unknown]
Description
Doellingeria umbellata (also called Flat-topped White Aster, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to North America and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Doellingeria umbellata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Doellingeria umbellata var. pubens Britton
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Doellingeria umbellata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doellingeria umbellata is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Where to Find Doellingeria umbellata
Doellingeria umbellata is native to the eastern United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Canada and Mexico.
Doellingeria umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doellingeria umbellata?
Doellingeria umbellata
What is the common name of Doellingeria umbellata?
Umbellate doellingeria
What is the growth habit of Doellingeria umbellata?
It is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers
Species in the Doellingeria 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,