Aster yunnanensis
Definition
The scientific name of the Yunnan aster, a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to alpine meadows and forest edges in southwest China (especially Yunnan province); it is characterized by large, solitary flower heads with a bright golden-yellow central disc and long, thin ray florets in shades of lilac-blue or intense violet, globally cultivated as a hardy ornamental plant for rock gardens.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aster yunnanensis
- Yunnan aster
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, uninflected binomial biological label, italicized format strictly required. |
| Formation | Latin nomenclature joining 'Aster' with the geographical specific modifier 'yunnanensis' to map its core native provenance in southwestern China. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈas.ter ju.nan.ˈen.sis] |
| Source | Flora of China & International Plant Names Index (IPNI) |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Specia Aster yunnanensis înflorește mult mai devreme decât asterii europeni de toamnă, deschizându-și ligulele încă de la începutul verii.
EN: The species Aster yunnanensis blooms much earlier than European autumn asters, opening its ray florets as early as the beginning of summer.
RO: Horticultorii au obținut varietatea Aster yunnanensis 'Napsbury', recunoscută pentru inflorescențele sale de dimensiuni considerabile.
EN: Horticulturists obtained the variety Aster yunnanensis 'Napsbury', recognized for its considerably sized inflorescences.
RO: În mediul său natural, Aster yunnanensis este adaptat la ierni aspre și soluri montane pietroase, bine drenate.
EN: In its natural environment, Aster yunnanensis is adapted to harsh winters and stony, well-drained mountain soils.
Idioms & Phrases
Rozetă de Aster yunnanensis / Aster yunnanensis basal rosette
RO: Grupul compact de frunze lanceolate de la baza solului din care se înalță tulpina floriferă rigidă.
EN: The compact cluster of lanceolate leaves at the soil base from which the rigid flowering stem rises.
Cultivaruri de Aster yunnanensis / Aster yunnanensis cultivars
RO: Selecții horticole optimizate pentru amenajarea bordurilor mixte și a grădinilor alpine datorită culorilor vii.
EN: Horticultural selections optimized for mixed borders and alpine gardens due to their bright colors.
Aster yunnanensis de stâncărie / Rock garden Aster yunnanensis
RO: Utilizarea specifică a acestei plante perene în designul peisagistic pentru decorarea pantelor abrupte uscate.
EN: The specific use of this perennial plant in landscape design for decorating steep, dry slopes.
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