Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.L.Chen & D.J.Liu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 8(3): 11 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127023
Common Names
- Fanjingshan Aster
- Fanjingshan Starwort
- Fanjingshan Daisy
Description
Aster fanjingshanicus (also called Fanjingshan Aster, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aster fanjingshanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster fanjingshanicus has yellow flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster fanjingshanicus is a perennial plant native to China. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is best propagated from seeds, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Aster fanjingshanicus
Aster fanjingshanicus can be found in the Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, China.
Aster fanjingshanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster fanjingshanicus?
Aster fanjingshanicus
What type of plant is Aster fanjingshanicus?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Aster fanjingshanicus found?
It is found in 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
Da Ji Liu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Liu' in the authors string.