Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bergianus
ID:
71057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070386

Common Names

  • Aster bergianus
  • Berg's Aster
  • Mountain Aster

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Description

Aster bergianus (also called Berg's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a tall, branching stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster bergianus is used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, coughs, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster bergianus has daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster bergianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Aster bergianus

Aster bergianus can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Aster bergianus FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Aster bergianus?

Aster bergianus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can grow in a variety of soil types.

How should Aster bergianus be propagated?

Aster bergianus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

How often should Aster bergianus be watered?

Aster bergianus should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but it is drought tolerant and can survive periods of dryness.

Species in the Aster genus

Aster moupinensis, Aster langaoensis, Aster oldhamii, Aster salwinensis, Aster souliei, Aster taoyuenensis, Aster turbinatus, Aster paniculatus, Aster sampsonii, Aster hunanensis, Aster pinnatifidus, Aster setchuenensis, Aster miyagii, Aster oreophilus, Aster apinnatifidus, Aster dimorphophyllus, Aster lavandulifolius, Aster bietii, Aster hayatae, Aster maackii, Aster microcephalus, Aster sinianus, Aster yoshinaganus, Aster miquelianus, Aster laka, Aster likiangensis, Aster woroschilovii, Aster giraldii, Aster menelii, Aster pujosii, Aster farreri, Aster satsumensis, Aster asterodes, Aster kantoensis, Aster poliothamnus, Aster alpinoamellus, Aster velutinosus, Aster medius, Aster diplostephioides, Aster oreophilus, Aster taiwanensis, Aster tricephalus, Aster pycnophyllus, Aster philippinensis, Aster nitidus, Aster ionoglossus, Aster neoelegans, Aster madagascariensis, Aster hispidus, Aster komonoensis,

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-2719: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.