Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
65724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 280 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065053

Common Names

  • Heath Aster
  • White Heath Aster
  • Ericoid Aster

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Synonyms

  • Aster ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Aster scoparius DC. [unknown]
  • Lasallea ericoides (L.) Semple & Brouillet [unknown]
  • Aster exiguus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aster reevesii (A.Gray) Bergmans [unknown]
  • Aster pauciflorus M.Martens [unknown]
  • Aster polycephalus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Aster ciliatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster pseudodumosus (Thell.) Bergmans [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides L. [unknown]
  • Aster multiflorus Aiton [unknown]
  • Virgulus ericoides (L.) Reveal & Keener [unknown]
  • Aster glabellus Nees [unknown]
  • Aster multiflorus multiflorus [unknown]
  • Virgulus ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides prostratus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Aster pilosus Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides reevesii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Eucephalus ericoides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Aster reversii hort. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Aster hebecladus DC. [unknown]
  • Aglotoma multiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Aster tenuifolius Willd. [unknown]
  • Aster ciliatus Muhl. [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Aster multiflorus prostratus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides pseudodumosus Thell. [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides multiflorus (Aiton) Pers. [unknown]
  • Aster multiflorus exiguus Fernald [unknown]
  • Virgulus ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides ericoides [unknown]
  • Aster ericoides exiguus Fernald [unknown]
  • Symphyotrichum ericoides prostratum (Kuntze) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Aster leptophyllus Hort.Par. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aster ramosissimus Mill. [unknown]
  • Aster multiflorus ciliatus (Willd.) W.P.C.Barton [unknown]

Description

Symphyotrichum ericoides (also called Heath Aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyotrichum ericoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are often used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symphyotrichum ericoides var. pansum (S.F.Blake) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphyotrichum ericoides is a white to pink head with small, tubular florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyotrichum ericoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage fresh growth in spring.

Where to Find Symphyotrichum ericoides

Symphyotrichum ericoides can be found in the eastern and central United States and in parts of Canada.

Symphyotrichum ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum ericoides?

Symphyotrichum ericoides

What is the common name of Symphyotrichum ericoides?

Heath Aster

What is the habitat of Symphyotrichum ericoides?

It is found in open woods, meadows, and prairies.

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-21986: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.