Symphyotrichum burgessii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Tribe: Astereae
Subtribe: Symphyotrichinae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Subgenus: Symphyotrichum subg. Symphyotrichum
Section: Symphyotrichum sect. Symphyotrichum
Species:
S. burgessii
Binomial name
Symphyotrichum burgessii
Symphyotrichum burgessii distribution in provinces of Cuba with 2011 names — Artemisa, Cienfuegos, La Habana, Matanzas, Mayabeque, Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus, and Villa Clara.
Native distribution[2][1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Aster burgessii Britton

Symphyotrichum burgessii (formerly Aster burgessii) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Cuba. It is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a height of 5 decimeters (2 feet) or less. Its white ray florets are 5–8 millimeters (1⁄5–3⁄10 inch) in length.[3]

Aster burgessii isotype, collected 4 March 1911, Pinar del Río Province, Cuba.

Citations

References

  • Britton, N.L. (January 1914). "Studies of West Indian plants — V". Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 41 (1): 14–15. doi:10.2307/2479432. JSTOR 2479432. Retrieved 17 July 2021 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  • GBIF.org (29 August 2021). GBIF Occurrence Download [Symphyotrichum burgessii]. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility. doi:10.15468/dl.hmn3ab.
  • POWO (2019). "Symphyotrichum burgessii (Britton) G.L.Nesom". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 July 2021.


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