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Symphyotrichum hintonii

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Symphyotrichum hintonii
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. Virgulus
Section: Symphyotrichum sect. Grandiflori
Species:
S. hintonii
Binomial name
Symphyotrichum hintonii
(G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom[1]
Symphyotrichum hintonii native distribution map: Mexico — Guerrero.
Native distribution[2]
Synonyms[1]
  • Aster hintonii G.L.Nesom

Symphyotrichum hintonii (formerly Aster hintonii) is a species of perennial, herbaceous, flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Guerrero, Mexico. It grows in oak and oak-pine woods at elevations of 1,400–2,200 meters (4,600–7,200 feet), blooming white ray florets November–January. It reaches heights of about 40–80 centimeters (16–31 inches).[2]

S. hintonii herbarium specimen

Citations

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  1. ^ a b POWO (2021).
  2. ^ a b Nesom (2018), p. 3.

References

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  • Nesom, G.L. (19 June 2018). "Taxonomic review of the Symphyotrichum moranense group (Asteraceae)" (PDF). Phytoneuron. 2018 (38). Fort Worth, Texas: Guy L. Nesom: 1–20. ISSN 2153-733X. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  • POWO (2021). "Symphyotrichum hintonii (G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 July 2021.