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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.