Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kitam.) Soejima & Yahara
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 14(2): 112 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088450
Common Names
- Aster
- Yakushima Aster
- Yakushima Daisy
Description
Aster yakushimensis (also called 'Yakushima Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aster yakushimensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster yakushimensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster yakushimensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aster yakushimensis
Aster yakushimensis can be found in Japan.
Aster yakushimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster yakushimensis?
Aster yakushimensis
What is the common name of Aster yakushimensis?
Yakushima Aster
Where is Aster yakushimensis native to?
Japan
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,