Aster shimadae
Aster shimadae, commonly known as a rare member of the Asteraceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific East Asian habitats. Renowned for its delicate floral structure, it holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering potential therapeutic properties that continue to intrigue researchers studying traditional herbal medicine and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Aster shimadae
- 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aster, with the specific species name being shimadae.
| 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 shimadae, is known by several different common names depending on the regional language and dialect. In Traditional Chinese contexts, it is referred to as 島田氏雞兒腸 (zh and zh-tw), while in Simplified Chinese, it is commonly known as 毡毛马兰 (zh-hans and zh-cn). Additionally, it is identified by the name 岛田鸡儿肠 (zh) in certain linguistic variations.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 島田氏雞兒腸 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 島田氏雞兒腸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毡毛马兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毡毛马兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岛田鸡儿肠 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡肠紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙古马兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, specifically in Vietnam. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where Aster shimadae thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |