Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
42956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042285

Common Names

  • Callistephus chinensis
  • China Aster
  • Chinese Aster

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Description

Callistephus chinensis (also called 'China aster' and 'Annual aster', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia, and typically grows in open fields and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callistephus chinensis is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is commonly used as a cut flower in bouquets and floral arrangements, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callistephus chinensis has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callistephus chinensis is an annual flower that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Callistephus chinensis

Callistephus chinensis can be found in the eastern and central United States, from Maine to Texas.

Callistephus chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callistephus chinensis?

Callistephus chinensis

What is the common name of Callistephus chinensis?

China Aster

What is the growth habit of Callistephus chinensis?

It is an annual plant with a bushy, upright habit.

Species in the Callistephus genus

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188023-1: Based on the initial data import