Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tongolensis
ID:
117324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 376 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116653



Common Names

  • Aster Tongolensis
  • Tongolensis Aster
  • Tongolensis Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Diplactis tongolensis (Franch.) Semple [unknown]
  • Aster tongolensis tongolensis [unknown]
  • Aster tongolensis tongolensis [unknown]
  • Aster tongolensis tongolensis [unknown]
  • Aster subcoeruleus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Aster tongolensis ramosus Y.Ling [invalid]

Description

Aster tongolensis (also called Tongola Aster, Tongola Daisy, and Tongola Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has a compact, rounded habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aster tongolensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster tongolensis is white and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster tongolensis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Aster tongolensis

Aster tongolensis is native to China and can be found in the grasslands of the country.

Aster tongolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster tongolensis?

Aster tongolensis

What is the common name of Aster tongolensis?

Tongo Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster tongolensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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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