Aster flaccidus
Aster flaccidus, commonly known as the drooping aster, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to North American woodlands. Distinguished by its delicate, pendulous blooms, this plant plays a vital role in supporting local pollinators. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a fascinating subject for both gardeners and herbal enthusiasts.
- Scientific name: Aster flaccidus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aster flaccidus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Aster.
| 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, Aster flaccidus, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 萎软紫菀, a name that is consistently used across various standards including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn. Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the name 太白菊, and specific variations or forms of the plant may be designated as 萎软紫菀-灰毛变型.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 萎软紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 萎软紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 萎软紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 太白菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 萎软紫菀-灰毛变型 | Wikidata |
| zh | 肺经草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柔软紫菀 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the vast territories of Siberia. Its presence is specifically noted across several key regions, including the Altai area. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the Buryatiya and Chita regions. The distribution also extends into the Irkutsk area of the Siberian landscape. Finally, this medicinal species is documented as inhabiting the Tuva region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Aster flaccidus, derives its medicinal value primarily from its aerial part. This includes the visible structures above the ground, such as the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, which are often harvested for their bioactive compounds. By utilizing the aerial part, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals found within the foliage and blooms, making it the essential component for traditional and therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aster flaccidus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catalase, flavonoids, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |