Aster yomena
Field aster
Aster yomena, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in its native habitats, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic benefits. It plays a vital role in traditional healing practices and continues to intrigue modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Aster yomena
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is further identified by its genus, Aster, and its specific species name, yomena.
| 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 yomena, is referred to by various common names depending on the language: in Korean, it is called 쑥부쟁이 (ssukbujaengi), in Japanese it is known as ヨメナ (yomena), in Chinese it is called 嫁菜 (jiàcài), and in English, it is commonly referred to as field aster.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 쑥부쟁이 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヨメナ | Wikidata |
| zh | 嫁菜 | Wikidata |
| en | field aster | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Aster yomena, exhibits a specific geographical range within the region of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species can be found growing across the Korean Peninsula. These two locations represent the primary areas where the plant is distributed in the wild. Consequently, its presence is limited to these specific East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aster yomena, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers located above the ground. These components are harvested to extract various bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic properties. By focusing on the aerial parts, practitioners can access the most active chemical constituents produced by the plant during its growth cycle.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aster yomena has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoquercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aster yomena has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include thrombosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thrombosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |