Aster incisus
Incised-leaf aster
Aster incisus, commonly known as the Incense Aster, is a captivating perennial celebrated for its aromatic foliage and vibrant blooms. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant offers unique therapeutic properties. Its distinctive scent and resilient nature make it a valuable addition to both medicinal gardens and holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Aster incisus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aster and the specific species name incisus.
| 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 incisus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In English, it is called the incised-leaf aster, while in Korean, it is known as 가새쑥부쟁이. In Chinese, it is identified as 裂叶马兰, a name that is used across various regional standards including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 가새쑥부쟁이 | Wikidata |
| zh | 裂叶马兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 裂叶马兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 裂叶马兰 | Wikidata |
| en | incised-leaf aster | Wikidata |
| zh | 裂叶紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊吊钟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across the northern territories of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Sweden. The species also extends deep into Siberia, where it can be found in both the Chita region and West Siberia. Furthermore, its range reaches into the Russian Far East. Within this eastern region, the plant is documented in both the Amur and Khabarovsk areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aster incisus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AIE.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AIE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aster incisus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |