Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itsunboshi
ID:
64234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 3: 130 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063563



Common Names

  • Aster itsunboshi
  • Aster Itsunboshi
  • Aster Itsunboshi


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Description

Aster itsunboshi (also called Japanese Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with white flowers. It is native to Japan, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster itsunboshi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster itsunboshi is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster itsunboshi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Aster itsunboshi

Aster itsunboshi can be found in Japan and Korea.

Aster itsunboshi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster itsunboshi?

Aster itsunboshi

What is the common name of Aster itsunboshi?

Japanese Aster

What type of plant is Aster itsunboshi?

Herbaceous perennial

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-20530: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.