Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimmensis
ID:
65275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 77: t. 4557 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064604



Common Names

  • Sikkim Aster
  • Sikkim Starwort
  • Aster Sikkimensis


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Description

Aster sikkimensis (also called 'Sikkim Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It typically grows in moist, alpine habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aster sikkimmensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster sikkimmensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster sikkimensis is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly and watered deeply. Deadheading is recommended to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Aster sikkimmensis

Aster sikkimmensis is native to the Himalayas. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, often in rocky areas.

Aster sikkimmensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster sikkimmensis?

Aster sikkimmensis

What is the common name of Aster sikkimmensis?

Sikkim Aster

What is the growth habit of Aster sikkimmensis?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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-21554: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.