Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikuensis
ID:
70584

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm. & Farrer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 80 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069913



Common Names

  • Sikukan Aster
  • Aster sikuensis
  • Sikukan Starwort


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Description

Aster sikuensis (also called 'Siku Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in meadows, pastures, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster sikuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster sikuensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster sikuensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Aster sikuensis

Aster sikuensis is native to China and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Aster sikuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster sikuensis?

Aster sikuensis

What is the common name of Aster sikuensis?

Siku Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster sikuensis?

Aster sikuensis is native to China.

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-26715: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Reginald Farrer (1880-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farrer' in the authors string.