Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinatus
ID:
5200

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 132 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004529

Common Names

  • Aster Turbinatus
  • Turbinate Aster
  • Turbinate Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Aster turbinatus turbinatus [unknown]

Description

Aster turbinatus (also called Japanese Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has grey-green foliage and white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aster turbinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aster turbinatus var. chekiangensis C.Ling ex Y.Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aster turbinatus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster turbinatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Aster turbinatus

Aster turbinatus is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Aster turbinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster turbinatus?

Aster turbinatus

What type of plant is Aster turbinatus?

Aster turbinatus is a species of daisy in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Aster turbinatus found?

Aster turbinatus is native to North America.

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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