Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taiwanensis
ID:
28028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 1: 145 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027357



Common Names

  • Taiwan Aster
  • Taiwan Daisy
  • Taiwan Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Aster taiwanensis taiwanensis [unknown]
  • Aster scaberrimus Hayata [unknown]

Description

Aster taiwanensis (also called Taiwan Aster and Taiwan Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It grows to a height of up to 40 cm and has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. The flower heads are composed of white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster taiwanensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster taiwanensis var. lucens (Kitam.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plectranthus decaryi are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster taiwanensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Aster taiwanensis

Aster taiwanensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Aster taiwanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster taiwanensis?

Aster taiwanensis

What is the common name of Aster taiwanensis?

Taiwan Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster taiwanensis?

It is native to Taiwan and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

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,

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