Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 184 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033523
Common Names
- Bulley's Aster
- Bulley's Starwort
- Bulley's Michaelmas Daisy
Description
Aster bulleyanus (also called 'Foxtail Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 30–60 cm. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aster bulleyanus is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster bulleyanus is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster bulleyanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as 15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Aster bulleyanus
Aster bulleyanus is native to China and can be found in the temperate, deciduous forests of the country.
Aster bulleyanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster bulleyanus?
Aster bulleyanus
What is the common name of Aster bulleyanus?
Bulley's Aster
What type of plant is Aster bulleyanus?
Perennial herb
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,