Aster brachytrichus
Aster brachytrichus, commonly known as the short-haired aster, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to specific North American habitats. While primarily valued for its delicate blooms, this botanical species holds significant interest in ethnobotany, offering potential medicinal properties that warrant further scientific exploration for its bioactive compounds and healing capabilities.
- Scientific name: Aster brachytrichus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Aster. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Aster brachytrichus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aster | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aster brachytrichus, is referred to by its common name in Chinese as 短毛紫菀 (duǎnmáo zǐwěn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短毛紫菀 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within East and Southeast Asia. Its primary distribution is centered in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the Indo-China territory. Specifically, it has been documented growing within the borders of Myanmar. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these particular subtropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Aster brachytrichus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aster brachytrichus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, meningitis, polyneuritis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| meningitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyneuritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |