Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eligulatus
ID:
1409483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.Ling ex Y.L.Chen, S.Yun Liang & K.Y.Pan) Brouillet, Semple & Y.L.Chen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 590. 2011 [11 Nov 2011] [Asteraceae]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421948



Common Names

  • Aster eligulatus
  • Elegant Aster
  • Elegant Starwort


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Description

Aster eligulatus (also called Eligible Aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aster eligulatus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster eligulatus has yellow flowers, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster eligulatus is an annual that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers dry, sunny areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Aster eligulatus

Aster eligulatus is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Aster eligulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster eligulatus?

Aster eligulatus

What type of plant is Aster eligulatus?

Herb

Where is Aster eligulatus found?

China

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

Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.
John Cameron Semple (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semple' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Kai Yu Pan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Pan' in the authors string.