Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
priceae
ID:
80953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 290 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080282



Common Names

  • Price's Aster
  • White Prairie Aster
  • White Heath Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster kentuckiensis Britton [unknown]
  • Aster priceae Britton [unknown]
  • Aster pilosus priceae (Britton) Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Symphyotrichum priceae (also called 'Price's Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single, hairy stem that can reach up to 90 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are white and have a diameter of about 2 cm. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum priceae is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyotrichum priceae has yellow flowers with many petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum priceae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum priceae

Symphyotrichum priceae is found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.

Symphyotrichum priceae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum priceae?

Symphyotrichum priceae

What are the common names of Symphyotrichum priceae?

Price's Aster, Price's Starwort

What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum priceae?

Meadows, prairies, and open woodlands

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-36851: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.