Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lixianensis
ID:
1409484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Q.Fu) Brouillet, Semple & Y.L.Chen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 607. 2011 [11 Nov 2011] [Asteraceae]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421949



Common Names

  • Aster lixianensis
  • Lixian Aster
  • Lixian Starwort


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Description

Aster lixianensis (also called Lixian 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 lixianensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster lixianensis has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster lixianensis 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 lixianensis

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

Aster lixianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster lixianensis?

Aster lixianensis

What type of plant is Aster lixianensis?

Herb

Where is Aster lixianensis 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

Jing Qiu Fu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Fu' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' 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.