Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chilense
ID:
91309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 277 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090638



Common Names

  • Chilean Aster
  • Chilean Daisy
  • Chilean Michaelmas Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster spectabilis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Aster radula Less. [unknown]
  • Aster chilensis invenustus (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Aster chilensis medius Jeps. [unknown]
  • Aster chilensis sonomensis (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Aster sonomensis Greene [unknown]
  • Aster chilensis Nees [unknown]
  • Aster chilensis chilensis [unknown]
  • Aster chamissonis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster invenustus Greene [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum chilense medium (Jeps.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum chilense chilense [unknown]
  • Aster chilensis chilensis [unknown]
  • Aster neesii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Aster chamissonis Torr. [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum chilense invenustum (Greene) G.L.Nesom [deprecated]

Description

Symphyotrichum chilense (also called Chilean aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall and is covered in white hairs. Its leaves are narrow and deeply lobed, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum chilense is a low-growing perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Symphyotrichum chilense are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum chilense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum chilense

Symphyotrichum chilense is native to Chile and can be found in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaíso, and Santiago.

Symphyotrichum chilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum chilense?

Symphyotrichum chilense

What type of plant is Symphyotrichum chilense?

Symphyotrichum chilense is an annual

Where does Symphyotrichum chilense grow?

Symphyotrichum chilense grows in South America

Species in the Symphyotrichum genus

Symphyotrichum chapmanii, Symphyotrichum frondosum, Symphyotrichum jessicae, Symphyotrichum ciliatum, Symphyotrichum shortii, Symphyotrichum drummondii, Symphyotrichum robynsianum, Symphyotrichum georgianum, Symphyotrichum salignum, Symphyotrichum anticostense, Symphyotrichum parviceps, Symphyotrichum lanceolatum, Symphyotrichum glabrifolium, Symphyotrichum gravesii, Symphyotrichum spathulatum, Symphyotrichum firmum, Symphyotrichum versicolor, Symphyotrichum batesii, Symphyotrichum amethystinum, Symphyotrichum ontarionis, Symphyotrichum vahlii, Symphyotrichum yukonense, Symphyotrichum turbinellum, Symphyotrichum lateriflorum, Symphyotrichum adnatum, Symphyotrichum finkii, Symphyotrichum gypsophilum, Symphyotrichum hesperium, Symphyotrichum columbianum, Symphyotrichum laeve, Symphyotrichum burgessii, Symphyotrichum anomalum, Symphyotrichum tradescantii, Symphyotrichum trilineatum, Symphyotrichum simmondsii, Symphyotrichum subulatus, Symphyotrichum hintonii, Symphyotrichum pratense, Symphyotrichum fontinale, Symphyotrichum bullatum, Symphyotrichum regnellii, Symphyotrichum depauperatum, Symphyotrichum retroflexum, Symphyotrichum ericoides, Symphyotrichum boreale, Symphyotrichum subgeminatum, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, Symphyotrichum moranense, Symphyotrichum schaffneri, Symphyotrichum concolor,

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-46925: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.