Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
31881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 6: 47 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031210

Common Names

  • Aster Nitidus
  • Nitidus
  • Shining Aster

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Description

Aster nitidus (also called shining aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branching stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aster nitidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster nitidus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster nitidus is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer and from cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aster nitidus

Aster nitidus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.

Aster nitidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster nitidus?

Aster nitidus

What is the natural habitat of Aster nitidus?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

What are the uses of Aster nitidus?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

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,