Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 370 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017242
Common Names
- Likiang Aster
- Likiang Starwort
- Aster likiangensis
Description
Aster likiangensis (also called Likiang aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. The foliage is green, and the flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Aster likiangensis is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster likiangensis is a white or yellowish-white, small, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, blackish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster likiangensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings should be planted out in their permanent positions in the summer.
Where to Find Aster likiangensis
Aster likiangensis is native to the Likiang Mountains of China.
Aster likiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster likiangensis?
Aster likiangensis
What type of plant is Aster likiangensis?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Aster likiangensis found?
It is found in the Likiang Mountains of China
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,