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Aster

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Basic Details

NameAster
DescriptionAsters (Michaelmas Daisies) exhibit star-shaped purple, blue, or pink blooms with yellow centers. These perennials bring vibrant color to fall gardens.
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusAster
TribeAstereae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral Formula% K(0) C(5) A(5) G(2)

This formula indicates a % (Zygomorphic) with Bilateral symmetry, K(0) represents the calyx (sepals) is absent, C(5) represents the corolla with five petals, A(5) represents the androecium with five stamens, G(2) represents the gynoecium of two carpels, and an inferior ovary

Features
  • Named after the Greek word 'Aster', meaning 'star,' because the shape of its flower heads resembles a star
  • Daisy, with delicate petals radiating from a central yellow disk
  • It is a perennial flowering plant
  • Grows to be a height of 1 - 4 feet and with lifespan of 3 - 4 years
  • Native to Eurasia, Northern Hemisphere, North America and found in Europe, and Asia
  • Need at least six to eight hours of bright sunlight daily, tolerate partial shade, and prefer moist, well-draining soil

Names in Different Languages

Latin / Scientificaster
English (Alternate)Michaelmas daisy, China Aster, New England Aster, New York Aster, Smooth Aster, Alpine Aster, Aromatic Aster, Calico Aster, Bushy Aster, Italian aster
Hindiएस्टर (Aster), तारक पुष्प (Tarak Pushp)
Tamilஆஸ்ட்டர் (Aasṭṭar)
Teluguశ్రావణి (Sravani), బోడతరము (Boda Taramu)
Malayalamആസ്റ്റർ (āstar)
Kannadaಆಸ್ಟರ್ (Āsṭar), ಸೀಮೆ ಸೇವಂತಿಗೆ (Sīme Sēvantige)
Sanskritतारकपुष्पम् (Tārakapuṣpam)
Bengaliএস্টার (Ester), তারাফুল (Taraphul)
Frenchun aster
Russianастра (astra)
Spanishel aster
Germandie Aster

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula
% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G2

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.

Formula Sequence

  • Bract: Br or Ebr
  • Bracteole: Brl or Ebrl
  • Symmetry: % (Radial) or ⊕ (Bilateral)
  • Sex: ♀ (Female), ♂ (Male), or ⚥ (Bisexual)
  • Calyx/Sepal: K<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Corolla/Petal: C<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Androecium: A<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Gynaecium: G<number> (Superior or Inferior Ovary)

Symbol Meanings

  • Numbers: Indicate quantity of parts
  • Parentheses (): Parts are fused together
  • Plus (+): Parts in different whorls
  • Underline: Superior ovary position
  • Overline: Inferior ovary position
  • ∞: Numerous parts (too many to count)

Understanding floral formulas helps botanists quickly identify and classify flowers based on their structural characteristics.