Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 41: 90 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041389
Common Names
- Nakao's Aster
- Nakao's Starwort
- Nakao's Michaelmas Daisy
Description
Aster nakaoi (also called Nakao's aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aster nakaoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster nakaoi is a white or pink daisy with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster nakaoi is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Japan and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Aster nakaoi
Aster nakaoi is found in the temperate regions of Japan.
Aster nakaoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster nakaoi?
Aster nakaoi
What is the common name of Aster nakaoi?
Nakao's Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster nakaoi?
It is native to Japan.
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,