Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shimadai
ID:
65374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) Nemoto

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. Suppl. 740 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064703



Common Names

  • Aster Shimadai
  • Shimadai Aster
  • Japanese Aster


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Description

Aster shimadai (also called 'Japanese Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Japan and Korea. It has bright green leaves and daisy-like flowers that are white, pink or purple in color. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aster shimadai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster shimadai is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster shimadai is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aster shimadai

Aster shimadai can be found in the temperate regions of Japan.

Aster shimadai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster shimadai?

Aster shimadai

What is the common name of Aster shimadai?

Shimada's Aster

Where is Aster shimadai found?

Aster shimadai is found in 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,

References

Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Kwanji Nemoto (1860-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nemoto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182300-1: Based on the initial data import