Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kitam.) Mot.Ito & Soejima
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 3b: 72 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014678
Common Names
- Yoshinaganus Aster
- Yoshinaganus Michaelmas Daisy
- Yoshinaganus Starwort
Synonyms
- Aster yoshinaganus Kitam. [unknown]
- Aster ageratoides yoshinaganus Kitam. [unknown]
- Aster ageratoides yoshinaganus (Kitam.) Ohwi [unknown]
- Aster trinervius yoshinaganus (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
- Aster microcephalus yoshinaganus (Kitam.) Hara [unknown]
Description
Aster yoshinaganus (also called Yoshinaga's aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aster yoshinaganus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aster yoshinaganus is a yellow flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aster yoshinaganus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Aster yoshinaganus
Aster yoshinaganus is native to Japan and can be found in forests, grasslands, and alpine meadows. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Aster yoshinaganus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aster yoshinaganus?
Aster yoshinaganus
What is the family of Aster yoshinaganus?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Aster yoshinaganus?
Japan
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,