Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
31253

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 43: 138 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030582



Common Names

  • Aster philippinensis
  • Philippine Aster
  • Philippine Starwort


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Description

Aster philippinensis (also called Philippine aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Philippines. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aster philippinensis has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster philippinensis is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with small, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster philippinensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Aster philippinensis

Aster philippinensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Aster philippinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster philippinensis?

Aster philippinensis

What is the common name of Aster philippinensis?

Philippine aster

Where is Aster philippinensis native to?

Philippines

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,

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