Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molliusculus
ID:
60150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Lindl.) C.B.Cl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 45 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059479



Common Names

  • Aster Molliusculus
  • Molliusculus
  • Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster scaposus Klatt [unknown]
  • Hersilea simplex Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Diplopappus molliusculus Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aster molliusculus molliusculus [unknown]
  • Diplopappus roylei DC. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus molliusculus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aster molliusculus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Aster molliusculus (also called Soft Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has a prostrate habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster molliusculus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicinal tinctures. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster molliusculus has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are brown, round and measure 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster molliusculus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in early spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Aster molliusculus

Aster molliusculus is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Aster molliusculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster molliusculus?

Aster molliusculus

What is the common name of Aster molliusculus?

Soft-leaved Aster

What is the family of Aster molliusculus?

Asteraceae

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-16564: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.