Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
praealtum
ID:
136103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 289. 1995 [Sep 1994 publ. 31 Jan 1995]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135432



Common Names

  • Eastern Michaelmas Daisy
  • Eastern Blue-Aster
  • Prairie Blue-Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster salicifolius Aiton [unknown]
  • Aster virgatus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster carneus Baker [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus praealtus [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum praealtum angustior (Wiegand) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster robustus hort. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus nebraskensis (Britton) Wiegand [unknown]
  • Aster coerulescens DC. [unknown]
  • Aster carneus Torr., A.Gray & partim ex Baker [unknown]
  • Aster lanceolatus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Aster subasper Lindl. in Hook. [unknown]
  • Aster nebraskensis Britton [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum praealtum praealtum [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum praealtum texicola (Wiegand) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus subasper Wiegand [unknown]
  • Aster novi-belgii litoreus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus texicola Wiegand [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum praealtum subasperum (Lindl.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus coerulescens (DC.) A.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Aster coerulescens coerulescens [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum novi-belgii litoreum (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus angustior Wiegand [unknown]
  • Aster praealtus Poir. [unknown]
  • Aster rigidulus Desf. [unknown]
  • Aster eminens Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster obliquus Nees [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum praealtum angustior (Wiegand) A.Haines [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum praealtum nebraskense (Britton) G.L.Nesom [deprecated]

Description

Symphyotrichum praealtum (also called Tall Annual Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum praealtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyotrichum praealtum has small white flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum praealtum is an annual plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum praealtum

Symphyotrichum praealtum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and rivers.

Symphyotrichum praealtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum praealtum?

Symphyotrichum praealtum

What is the common name of Symphyotrichum praealtum?

Praealtum Aster

What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum praealtum?

Dry, sandy or gravelly soils

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-96172: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.