Aster spathulifolius
Aster spatulifolius, commonly known as the spoon-leaf aster, is a resilient perennial native to various mountainous regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses unique bioactive compounds used to treat inflammatory conditions. Its distinctive foliage and seasonal blooms make it both a botanical interest and a therapeutic natural resource.
- Scientific name: Aster spathulifolius
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aster spatulifolius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is finalized within 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 spatulifolius, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Korean, it is called 해국, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 海菊 or 匙叶紫菀. These various designations, including the simplified Chinese forms 匙叶紫菀, 匙叶紫菀, and 匙叶紫菀, reflect its diverse linguistic identity across different regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 해국 | Wikidata |
| zh | 匙叶紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 匙叶紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 匙叶紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 海菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is notably recorded within the Primorye territory. Moving further south, the species is also widely distributed throughout Japan. Additionally, its habitat extends into the Korean peninsula. Together, these locations define the natural ecological footprint of Aster spatulifolius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aster spatulifolius, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the vibrant leaves, stems, and flowering heads, which contain the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use. Because the essential constituents are concentrated in these exposed sections, the aerial parts are typically harvested to prepare various traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aster spathulifolius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include melanin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |