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Aster oreophilus

Scientific Name: Aster oreophilus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Aster oreophilus

Aster oreophilus Franch. is an accepted scientific name for a species in the genus Aster. Common names include Mountain Aster and Berg-Aster, along with the Chinese names "ye dong ju" (???) and "Aster oreophilus ????".

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Compositae (Asteraceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Aster tricapitatus Vnt.
    • Aster diplostephioides Benth. ssp. yunnanensis Onno var. yunnanensis Onno

Distribution and Habitat

Aster oreophilus is found in Europe and Asia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Described as having a shrub-like development, forming a rounded brush. Tufted to clump-forming.
  • Stems: Decumbent to erect, 30cm or more in length.
  • Leaves: Oblanceolate, shallowly toothed, clasping, 7-13cm long.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant having "stiff stems." Handle the plant with care to avoid any potential skin irritation.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the plant having "stiff stems." Handle the plant with care to avoid any potential skin irritation.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aster oreophilus.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Herbarium specimen K000890416 is available for review.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Provides a checklist entry for Aster oreophilus.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Offers family information on Asteraceae.
  • Wikispecies: Contains biological information.