Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sugimotoi
ID:
122959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 3: 131 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122288



Common Names

  • Sugimoto's Aster
  • Sugimoto Aster
  • Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster trinervius sugimotoi Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster trinervius sugimotoi (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster ageratoides sugimotoi Kitam. ex Ohwi [unknown]

Description

Aster sugimotoi (also called Sugimoto's Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster sugimotoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster sugimotoi is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, which are ovate and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster sugimotoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to become established.

Where to Find Aster sugimotoi

Aster sugimotoi is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Aster sugimotoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster sugimotoi?

Aster sugimotoi

What is the natural habitat of Aster sugimotoi?

Grassy slopes and meadows in China

What is the flower color of Aster sugimotoi?

White to pinkish-white

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-83462: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.