Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 294 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079456
Common Names
- Urophyllum Symphyotrichum
- Symphyotrichum Urophyllum
- Urophyllum
Description
Symphyotrichum urophyllum (also called Urophyllum Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, open woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum urophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyotrichum urophyllum is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum urophyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To cultivate, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. Divide the plants every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum urophyllum
Symphyotrichum urophyllum is found in North America. It is typically found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and lakes.
Symphyotrichum urophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum urophyllum?
Symphyotrichum urophyllum
What is the common name of Symphyotrichum urophyllum?
Urophyllum Aster
Where is Symphyotrichum urophyllum found?
Symphyotrichum urophyllum is found in the eastern United States and Canada
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,