Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. , sér. 3, 20(Mém.): 143 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013092
Common Names
- Hayata's Aster
- Hayata's Starwort
- Hayata's Starwort
Description
Aster hayatae (also called Hayata's Aster, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, hairy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with oak and pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aster hayatae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and attracts bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster hayatae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster hayatae is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Aster hayatae
Aster hayatae can be found in Taiwan, at altitudes of 2,000–3,000 m.
Aster hayatae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster hayatae?
Aster hayatae
What is the common name of Aster hayatae?
Hayata's aster
What is the habitat of Aster hayatae?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,