Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 282 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124958
Common Names
- Fendler's Symphyotrichum
- Fendler's Aster
- Fendler's Michaelmas Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster fendleri A.Gray [unknown]
- Virgulus fendleri (A.Gray) Reveal & Keener [unknown]
Description
Symphyotrichum fendleri (also called Fendler's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial wildflower native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has white to pink flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum fendleri is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyotrichum fendleri is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum fendleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum fendleri
Symphyotrichum fendleri is native to North America, particularly in the western United States and Canada.
Symphyotrichum fendleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum fendleri?
Symphyotrichum fendleri
What are the common names of Symphyotrichum fendleri?
Fendler's aster, Fendler's starwort
What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum fendleri?
Dry, rocky hillsides, open woods, and roadsides
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,