Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel & Maack) Voss
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn. ed. 3 , 1: 469 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075513
Common Names
- Meyendorff's Aster
- Meyendorff's Starwort
- Meyendorffii Aster
Description
Aster meyendorffii (also called 'Meyendorff's Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It has a rosette of leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in dry meadows, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aster meyendorffii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster meyendorffii is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster meyendorffii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Aster meyendorffii
Aster meyendorffii is native to the Caucasus region. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons, often in association with shrubs and grasses.
Aster meyendorffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster meyendorffii?
Aster meyendorffii
What is the common name of Aster meyendorffii?
Meyendorff's Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster meyendorffii?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,