Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Aster

Common Name

seashore spatulate aster

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Description

Aster spathulifolius Maxim (seashore spatulate aster) is a diploid species belonging to the genus Astersa. It is an endemic plant occurring only in the coastal region of Korea and Japan. The A. spathulifolius has high economic value, both in medicine and for ornamental purposes. In medicinal perspectives, A. spathulifolius used to treat asthma and diuresis, and in human cancer cell lines with labdane diterpene compounds (secondary metabolites).