Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinus
ID:
92143

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 872. 1753 [1 May 1753]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091472



Common Names

  • Alpine Aster
  • Mountain Aster
  • Alpine Michaelmas Daisy


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Description

Aster alpinus (also called Alpine Aster, Alpine Michaelmas Daisy, and Alpine Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems that can reach up to 30 cm tall. It has white or pink flowers that bloom from July to September. It grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aster alpinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster alpinus var. serpentimontanus (Tamamsch.) Y.Ling
Aster alpinus var. vierhapperi (Onno) Cronquist
Aster alpinus sub. bohemicus (Reichenb.) Dostál
Aster alpinus sub. glabratus (Herbich) Dostál
Aster alpinus sub. subvillosus (Schur) Dostál
Aster alpinus var. diversisquamus Y.Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster alpinus is a white, star-shaped head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster alpinus is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Aster alpinus

Aster alpinus can be found in the alpine regions of Europe and Asia.

Aster alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster alpinus?

Aster alpinus

What is the family of Aster alpinus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aster alpinus?

Alpine Aster

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,

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