Aster
Frost flowers
Aster, commonly known as starwort, is a versatile flowering plant cherished for its radiant, star-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, Aster holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. It is often utilized to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote skin healing, making it a botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Aster
- 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. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is identified by 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 by various names across different languages, is identified as évelő őszirózsa in Hungarian, Astra in Azerbaijani, and Йондоҙ сәskә in Bashkir. In Belarusian, it is called Астра, while in Bulgarian, it is commonly referred to as астра.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | évelő őszirózsa | Wikidata |
| az | Astra | Wikidata |
| ba | Йондоҙ сәскә | Wikidata |
| be | Астра | Wikidata |
| bg | астра | Wikidata |
| ca | Àster | Wikidata |
| da | asters | Wikidata |
| de | Astern | Wikidata |
| fi | asterit | Wikidata |
| io | Astero | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented throughout Great Britain, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is also found in Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of both Austria and Belgium. These various locations highlight the wide range of habitats this medicinal plant can occupy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aster has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-limonene, caryophyllene, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aster has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include heat.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |