Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
52192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 37: 487 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051521



Common Names

  • Large-leaved Aster
  • Large-leaved Eurybia
  • Large-leaved Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Aster ianthinus E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster subcymosus Bernh. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Aster polyphyllus Moench [unknown]
  • Aster ambiguus Bernh. [unknown]
  • Aster nobilis E.S.Burgess ex Britton & A.Brown [unknown]
  • Eurybia jussiei Cass. [unknown]
  • Aster excelsior E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster multiformis E.S.Burgess ex Britton & A.Brown [unknown]
  • Aster riciniatus E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster violaris E.S.Burgess ex Britton & A.Brown [unknown]
  • Aster roscidus E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster ambiguus Bernh. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus macrophyllus [unknown]
  • Aster jussiei E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Biotia macrophylla DC. [unknown]
  • Aster nobilis E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster ianthinus E.S.Burgess ex Britton & A.Brown [unknown]
  • Aster latifolius Desf. [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus sejunctus E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus ianthinus Fernald [unknown]
  • Aster multiformis E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus apricensis E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus macrophyllus [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus pinguifolius E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus velutinus E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus excelsior E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Biotia macrophylla macrophylla [unknown]
  • Aster violaris E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Myctanthes latifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Biotia latifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Aster macrophyllus L. [unknown]

Description

Eurybia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Eurybia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small white flowers. It grows in open areas, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Eurybia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurybia macrophylla is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are about 2 cm tall and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurybia macrophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Eurybia macrophylla

Eurybia macrophylla can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia, and west to Michigan and Missouri.

Eurybia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurybia macrophylla?

Eurybia macrophylla

Where does Eurybia macrophylla grow?

Eurybia macrophylla grows in dry grasslands in North America.

What is the lifespan of Eurybia macrophylla?

Eurybia macrophylla is an annual plant.

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-15007: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.