Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
61407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 259 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060736



Common Names

  • White Wood Aster
  • Wood Aster
  • Smooth Wood Aster


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Description

Eurybia divaricata (also called White Wood Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with several leaves. It grows in open woods, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Eurybia divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurybia divaricata is a small white or pink flower with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurybia divaricata is a perennial plant native to North America. It is easy to propagate by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Eurybia divaricata

Eurybia divaricata can be found in North America, particularly in the eastern United States and Canada.

Eurybia divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurybia divaricata?

Eurybia divaricata

What is the natural habitat of Eurybia divaricata?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Eurybia divaricata?

Late spring to early summer

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.