Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yoshinaganus
ID:
15349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) Mot.Ito & Soejima

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 3b: 72 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014678



Common Names

  • Yoshinaganus Aster
  • Yoshinaganus Michaelmas Daisy
  • Yoshinaganus Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Aster yoshinaganus Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster ageratoides yoshinaganus Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster ageratoides yoshinaganus (Kitam.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Aster trinervius yoshinaganus (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Aster microcephalus yoshinaganus (Kitam.) Hara [unknown]

Description

Aster yoshinaganus (also called Yoshinaga's aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster yoshinaganus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster yoshinaganus is a yellow flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster yoshinaganus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Aster yoshinaganus

Aster yoshinaganus is native to Japan and can be found in forests, grasslands, and alpine meadows. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Aster yoshinaganus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster yoshinaganus?

Aster yoshinaganus

What is the family of Aster yoshinaganus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Aster yoshinaganus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11420: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Motomi Ito (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mot.Ito' in the authors string.
Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.