Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
komonoensis
ID:
32502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 12: 65 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031831

Common Names

  • Komono Aster
  • Komono Starwort
  • Komono Star Grass

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Synonyms

  • Doellingeria komonoensis (Makino) G.L.Nesom [unknown]

Description

Aster komonoensis (also called the Japanese Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m, with a woody stem and long, lanceolate leaves. It prefers to grow in moist, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aster komonoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster komonoensis has daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster komonoensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Aster komonoensis

Aster komonoensis is native to Japan and can be found in the temperate forests of the country.

Aster komonoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster komonoensis?

Aster komonoensis

What is the common name of Aster komonoensis?

Komono Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster komonoensis?

Meadows, roadsides, 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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