Family | ASTERACEAE |
Genus species | Aster bietii Franch. trib. Astereae |
Synonyms | Aster mekongensis Onno |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 3300-4600m |
Description | stems densely glandular-pubescent, basal leaves oblong-spathulate, long winged petiolate, denticulate, acuminate, stem leaves ovate, capitula solitary, 7-8cm |
Size | 15-45cm |
Color | purplish blue |
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 (China South-Central , Tibet) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ASTERACEAE
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