| Family | ASTERACEAE |
| Genus species | Aster ionoglossus Y.Ling ex Y.L.Chen & al. trib. Astereae |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 3100-3800m |
| Description | stems adpressed hirsute, leaves thickish, hirsute, the lower oblong-spathulate, entire, rounded, stem leaves oblong, acute, capitula solitary, terminal, 45-55mm across |
| Size | 30-35cm |
| Color | bluish purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C division in spring and early fall; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
China (Tibet) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ASTERACEAE
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