Aster prainii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prainii
ID:
66429
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.R.Drumm.) Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Geol. Ecol. Studies Qinghai-Xizang Plateau 2: 1314. 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065758
Common Names
- Prain's aster
- Prain aster
- Prain's starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aster prainii (also called Prain's Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aster prainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster prainii has a flower with white petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aster prainii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Aster prainii
Aster prainii is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.
Aster prainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster prainii?
Aster prainii
What is the natural habitat of Aster prainii?
Aster prainii is native to the Himalayas.
What is the flowering period of Aster prainii?
The flowering period of Aster prainii is from August to October.
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-22659: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
James Ramsay Drummond (1851-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Drumm.' in the authors string.