Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaicus
ID:
61797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 881 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061126



Common Names

  • Altaic Aster
  • Altaic Starwort
  • Altaic Michaelmas Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster angustifolius Lindl. ex Royle [unknown]
  • Heteropappus distortus (Turcz. ex Avé-Lall.) Tamamsch. [unknown]
  • Aster angustifolius Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aster uchiyamae Nakai [unknown]
  • Kalimeris altaica (Willd.) Nees [unknown]
  • Aster lithospermifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus Novopokrov. [unknown]
  • Aster lithospermifolius Desf. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris coronata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris altaica altaica [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus altaicus [unknown]
  • Kalimeris distortus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Aster coronatus (Sch.Bip.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Aster distortus Turcz. ex Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris exilis Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aster gebleri Besser ex DC. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris altaica (Willd.) Nees ex Fisch.Mey. & Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Aster pumilus Fisch. [unknown]
  • Aster altaicus medius Krylov [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus altaicus [unknown]
  • Aster altaicus uchiyamae (Nakai) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris biennis Nees [unknown]
  • Kalimeris chinensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Galatella juncea Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hersilea ramosa Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Aster spartioides C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aster gmelinii Tausch [unknown]
  • Calimeris albertii Regel [unknown]
  • Heteropappus appressifolius (Koroljuk) Luferov [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus appressifolius Koroljuk [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus distortus (Turcz. ex Lallemant) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus decrescens Grierson [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus tenuicaulis Grierson [unknown]
  • Heteropappus altaicus distortus (Turcz. ex Avé-Lall.) Gubanov [unknown]

Description

Aster altaicus (also called Altai Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aster altaicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster altaicus var. canescens (Nees) Serg.
Aster altaicus var. hirsutus Hand.-Mazz.
Aster altaicus var. millefolius (Vaniot) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster altaicus has white or pink flowers that are clustered in a head-like structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster altaicus is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Aster altaicus

Aster altaicus is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia.

Aster altaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster altaicus?

Aster altaicus

What is the common name of Aster altaicus?

Altaic Aster

Where does Aster altaicus grow?

Aster altaicus grows in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming

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,