Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcata
ID:
29418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.S.Burgess) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77: 259. 1995 [dt. Sep 1994; publ. on 31 Jan 1995]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028747



Common Names

  • Eurybia furcata
  • Forked Wood Aster
  • Forked Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster furcatus E.S.Burgess ex Britton & A.Brown [unknown]
  • Aster furcatus furcatus [unknown]
  • Aster furcatus furcatus [unknown]

Description

Eurybia furcata (also called Forked Wood Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eurybia furcata has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eurybia furcata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurybia furcata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eurybia furcata

Eurybia furcata is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States from Maine to Georgia.

Eurybia furcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurybia furcata?

Eurybia furcata

What is the common name of Eurybia furcata?

Forked Eurybia

What type of plant is Eurybia furcata?

Perennial herb

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-12778: Based on the initial data import
Edward Sandford Burgess (1855-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.Burgess' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.