Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
129695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 278 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129024



Common Names

  • Cordifolium Aster
  • Cordifolium Symphyotrichum
  • Heart-leaved Aster


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Synonyms

  • Leiachenis cordifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Aster pubescens Nees [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius sagittifolius (Willd.) A.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Aster sagittifolius sagittifolius [unknown]
  • Aster pubescens Hornem. [unknown]
  • Aster lecophyllus lecophyllus [unknown]
  • Aster lecophyllus Porter [unknown]
  • Aster heterophyllus Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius alvearius E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum lowrieanum (Porter) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster sagittifolius sagittifolius [unknown]
  • Aster finkii moratus Shinners [unknown]
  • Aster plumarius E.S.Burgess [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius lanceolatus Porter [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum cordifolium racemiflorum (Fernald) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum cordifolium polycephalum (Porter) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster lowrieanus lanceolatus Porter [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius L. [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius incisus Britton [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius cordifolius [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum cordifolium cordifolium [unknown]
  • Aster lowrieanus incisus Porter [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius laevigatus Porter [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius moratus Shinners [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius racemiflorus Fernald [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum cordifolium furbishiae (Fernald) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster lowrieanus lowrieanus [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius furbishiae Fernald [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius cordifolius [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius laevigatus (Porter) A.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum cordifolium lanceolatum (Porter) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum cordifolium moratum (Shinners) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius polycephalus Porter [unknown]
  • Aster lowrieanus Porter [unknown]
  • Solidago cordifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Aster cordifolius sagittifolius (Willd.) A.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum sagittifolium (Wedem. ex Willd.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster sagittifolius Wedem. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster sagittifolius albiflorus Moldenke [deprecated]

Description

Symphyotrichum cordifolium (also called Heart-leaved Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white to pink flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist, open habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum cordifolium 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphyotrichum cordifolium is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum cordifolium is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Symphyotrichum cordifolium is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum cordifolium?

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Where is Symphyotrichum cordifolium found?

It is found in the western United States.

What is the growth habit of Symphyotrichum cordifolium?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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-89973: Based on the initial data import
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.