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Aster tataricus
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Aster |
| Species: | A. tataricus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aster tataricus L. f.[1] | |
Aster tataricus is a member of the Aster genus of flowering plants.
Traditional uses
It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name zǐwǎn (Script error). It has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, Pseudomonas and Vibrio proteus.[2][dead link][citation needed]
Traditional significance
In Japan, Aster tataricus is known as shion, or 紫苑. The flower has a meaning in Japanese language of flowers, which corresponds to "I won't forget you."[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Aster tataricus information from NPGS/GRIN". http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?5665. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ↑ "Aster tataricus - Plants For A Future database report". http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Aster+tataricus. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ↑ "Aster tataricus (Shion) - 紫苑 （シオン）". http://www.hana300.com/sion00.html. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
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