Status:
valid
Authors:
Sasaki
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 21: 151 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117257
Common Names
- Aster takasagomontanus
- Takasagomontanus Aster
- Takasagomontanus Starwort
Description
Aster takasagomontanus (also called Takasago Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aster takasagomontanus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster takasagomontanus has white, daisy-like flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster takasagomontanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and deadheaded to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Aster takasagomontanus
Aster takasagomontanus can be found in Japan.
Aster takasagomontanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster takasagomontanus?
Aster takasagomontanus
What is the common name of Aster takasagomontanus?
Takasago Montane Aster
What is the natural habitat of Aster takasagomontanus?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,