Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 295 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126086
Common Names
- Wolden's Aster
- Wolden's Starwort
- Wolden's Symphyotrichum
Synonyms
- Aster woldenii Rydb. [unknown]
- Aster woldenii Rydb.(pro sp.) [unknown]
Description
Symphyotrichum woldenii (also called Wolden's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.6 m. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum woldenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyotrichum woldenii is a white composite flower head with white disc florets and white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum woldenii is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum woldenii
Symphyotrichum woldenii can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas and north to Wyoming.
Symphyotrichum woldenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum woldenii?
Symphyotrichum woldenii
What is the family of Symphyotrichum woldenii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Symphyotrichum woldenii?
Wolden's aster
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,