Aster scaber
Edible aster
Aster scaber, commonly known as the rough aster, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to North America. Renowned for its textured foliage and vibrant purplish blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically, various indigenous cultures utilized its properties in traditional medicine to treat ailments and promote overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Aster scaber
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Aster scaber, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and 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, known scientifically as Aster scaber, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Korean, it is called 참취 (chamchwi), while in Arabic, it is identified as نجم خشن (najm khashin). In Chinese, the names used are 东风菜 (dōngfēngcài) for both simplified (zh-cn) and traditional (zh-tw) contexts, though the traditional character variation is written as 東風菜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 참취 | Wikidata |
| ar | نجم خشن | Wikidata |
| zh | 东风菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东风菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 東風菜 | Wikidata |
| en-gb | edible aster | Wikidata |
| en | edible aster | Wikidata |
| ko | 취나물 | Wikidata |
| zh | 草三七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 东风紫菀 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across East Asia, spanning several key territories. In the Russian Far East, its presence is recorded within the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Moving into China, the species can be found throughout the South-Central provinces. Additionally, its distribution extends northward into the Inner Mongolia region of China. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Aster scaber.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Aster scaber, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its foliage and overall structure. The leaf is typically characterized by its shape and texture, serving as a primary site for photosynthesis and the storage of various bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the medicinal properties of the species are often derived from the aerial parts, which encompass all the structures above the ground, including the stems, leaves, and flowering heads.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aster scaber has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-) 3,5-dicaffeoyl quinic acid, (-) 3,5-dicaffeoyl-muco-quinic acid, (-) 4,5-dicaffeoyl quinic acid, (-) 5-caffeoyl quinic acid, (-)-3,5-Dicaffeoyl-muco-quinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-) 3,5-dicaffeoyl quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-) 3,5-dicaffeoyl-muco-quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-) 4,5-dicaffeoyl quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-) 5-caffeoyl quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-3,5-Dicaffeoyl-muco-quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aster scaber has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aster scaber has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, bruises, dizziness, headaches, snakebites.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bruises | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dizziness | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |