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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (formerly Aster oblongifolius), commonly known as aromatic aster[4] or oblong-leaved aster,[3] is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and is native to parts of the eastern and central United States. It is an uncommon herbaceous perennial[5] that reaches heights of 10–80 centimeters (4–31 inches) and blooms August–November with many flower heads in various shades of purple.[3]

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
Conservation status

Secure  (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Tribe: Astereae
Subtribe: Symphyotrichinae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Subgenus: Symphyotrichum subg. Virgulus
Section: Symphyotrichum sect. Grandiflori
Species:
S. oblongifolium
Binomial name
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
Native distribution[3]
Synonyms[2]

Basionym

  • Aster oblongifolius Nutt.
Alphabetical list
    • Aster graveolens Nutt.
    • Aster kumleini Fr. ex A.Gray
    • Aster kumleinii Fr. ex Burgess
    • Aster kumleinii var. oliganthemos Lunell
    • Aster kumleinii f. roseoligulatus Benke
    • Aster multiceps Lindl.
    • Aster oblongifolius f. albaligulatus Magrath
    • Aster oblongifolius var. angustatus Shinners
    • Aster oblongifolius var. orientis Shinners
    • Aster oblongifolius var. rigidulus A.Gray
    • Aster oblongifolius f. roseoligulatus (Benke) Shinners
    • Aster oblongifolius f. roseus Shinners
    • Lasallea oblongifolia (Nutt.) Semple & Brouillet
    • Virgulus oblongifolius (Nutt.) Reveal & Keener
    • Virgulus oblongifolius var. angustatus (Shinners) Reveal & Keener

Description


Aromatic aster is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant that reaches heights of 10–80 centimeters (4–31 inches) on one to ten or more stems growing from a sturdy caudex. It blooms August–November with many flower heads in various shades of purple.


Distribution and habitat


Aromatic aster is found in parts of Kansas,[6] Ohio, northern Illinois, hilly parts of southern Illinois, and on the banks of the Mississippi River and Illinois River,[7] as well as other parts of the central United States. It is found in Missouri, along the Ohio River,[4] and from Pennsylvania to Nebraska to Minnesota to Virginia.[8]


Conservation


As of July 2021, NatureServe listed Symphyotrichum oblongifolium as Secure (G5) worldwide; Critically Imperiled (S1) in Colorado and North Carolina; Imperiled (S2) in Wyoming; and, Vulnerable (S3) in Indiana and Ohio.[1]


Citations


  1. NatureServe 2021.
  2. POWO 2019.
  3. Brouillet et al. 2006.
  4. USDA 2014.
  5. Burns 1983.
  6. Haddock 2018.
  7. Hilty 2016.
  8. Britton & Brown 1970.

References







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