Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 89: 58 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064506
Common Names
- Tientschwan Aster
- Aster tientschwanensis
- Tientschwan Chinese Aster
Description
Aster tientschwanensis (also called Tientsin Aster, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to East Asia and is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aster tientschwanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It is known for its bright purple flowers that bloom in the fall.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aster tientschwanensis has purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster tientschwanensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division should be done every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Aster tientschwanensis
Aster tientschwanensis can be found in moist meadows and along roadsides in China.
Aster tientschwanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster tientschwanensis?
Aster tientschwanensis
What is the family of Aster tientschwanensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Aster tientschwanensis found?
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,