Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subspicatum
ID:
126802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 293 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126131

Common Names

  • Eastern Michaelmas Daisy
  • Eastern Aster
  • Spiked Aster

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Synonyms

  • Aster grayi Suksd. [unknown]
  • Aster douglasii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Tripolium oregonum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Aster butleri Rydb. [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum subspicatum subspicatum [unknown]
  • Aster subspicatus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster subspicatus subspicatus [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum ciliolatum maccallae (Rydb.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum subspicatum grayi (Suksd.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster subspicatus grayi (Suksd.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Aster ciliolatus maccallae (Rydb.) A.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Aster oreganus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Symphyotrichum subspicatum (also called 'Upland White Aster', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to eastern North America, where it is found in moist meadows, prairies, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum subspicatum has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock. It also has many benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife, improving soil fertility, and providing a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyotrichum subspicatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum subspicatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum subspicatum

Symphyotrichum subspicatum is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Symphyotrichum subspicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum subspicatum?

Symphyotrichum subspicatum

What is the common name of Symphyotrichum subspicatum?

Spike-like Symphyotrichum

What is the habitat of Symphyotrichum subspicatum?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

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-87180: 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.