Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
88256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. Icon. 8: t. 122. 1831 [1827 publ. 29 Oct 1831]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087585



Common Names

  • Aster Mutabilis
  • Changeable Aster
  • Chinese Aster


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Description

Aster mutabilis (also called 'Chinese Aster', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Asia. It has white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster mutabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster mutabilis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster mutabilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Aster mutabilis

Aster mutabilis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Aster mutabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster mutabilis?

Aster mutabilis

What type of plant is Aster mutabilis?

It is an herbaceous perennial

Where does Aster mutabilis grow?

It grows in North America

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-43942: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.