Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chingshuiensis
ID:
115409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Liu & C.H.Ou

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Chin. Forest. 14(2): 26 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114738



Common Names

  • Chingshui Aster
  • Aster chingshuiensis
  • Chingshui Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Aster hualiensis S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Aster chingshuiensis (also called Chinese Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in sunny areas in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster chingshuiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster chingshuiensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster chingshuiensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Aster chingshuiensis

Aster chingshuiensis is native to China and can be found in moist, sunny areas. It is often grown in gardens and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Aster chingshuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster chingshuiensis?

Aster chingshuiensis

What are the common names of Aster chingshuiensis?

Ching Shui Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster chingshuiensis?

It is native to Taiwan

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76220: Based on the initial data import
Chern Hsiung Ou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Ou' in the authors string.
Liu Yejing (1917-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Liu' in the authors string.