Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moupinensis
ID:
763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem xiii. 613 (1937) :

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000092

Common Names

  • Aster
  • Moupinensis
  • Moupin Aster

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Synonyms

  • Erigeron moupinensis Franch. [unknown]
  • Aster henryi Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Aster moupinensis (also called Moupin Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China and Tibet. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and have a silvery sheen. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Aster moupinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster moupinensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster moupinensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aster moupinensis

Aster moupinensis is native to China and can be found in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.

Aster moupinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster moupinensis?

Aster moupinensis

What is the common name of Aster moupinensis?

Moupin Aster

What is the natural habitat of Aster moupinensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:181795-1: Based on the initial data import