Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miyagii
ID:
8520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28: 148 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007849

Common Names

  • Aster Miyagii
  • Miyagii Aster
  • Miyagii Star

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Synonyms

  • Erigeron miyagii (Koidz.) Honda [unknown]

Description

Aster miyagii (also called 'Miyagi's Aster', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aster miyagii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster miyagii is a white-pink color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster miyagii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Aster miyagii

Aster miyagii is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Aster miyagii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Aster miyagii?

Aster miyagii is native to Japan.

What is the growth habit of Aster miyagii?

Aster miyagii is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit.

What is the lifespan of Aster miyagii?

Aster miyagii has a lifespan of up to 55 years.

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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