Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
123502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 375 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122831



Common Names

  • Yunnan Aster
  • Yunnan Starwort
  • Yunnan Daisy


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Description

Aster yunnanensis (also called Aster chinensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and forests at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Aster yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster yunnanensis var. labrangensis (Hand.-Mazz.) Y.Ling
Aster yunnanensis var. angustior Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster yunnanensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a single, long stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster yunnanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Aster yunnanensis

Aster yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows.

Aster yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster yunnanensis?

Aster yunnanensis

What is the common name of Aster yunnanensis?

Yunnan aster

What is the habitat of Aster yunnanensis?

It is found in grasslands, scrublands, 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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