China-Aster (Callistephus)
China-Aster Genus Details
The china-aster is a popular bedding plant that is native to the Orient. The leaves are oval-shaped and coarsely toothed along the edges. Flower colors range from purple and red to pink, white and blue. They usually reach up to 3 inches in height.
China-Aster Allergy Info
These are considered allergenic, although few formal reports can be found.
China-Aster Pollen Description
Callistephus has pollen of the Baccharis-type. Baccharis pollen grains are oblate-spheroidal to prolate-spheroidal; the amb triangular, 3-4 lobate and 3-4 colporate. The sexine is generally thick, tectate, and has long spines. The intine is thin but slightly thickened below the apertures.
The grains are typically 20-30 micrometers in diameter.
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Baccharis halimifolia, single grain. Herb. MIN. Callistephus has pollen of the Baccharis type.
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Baccharis halimifolia, multiple grains. Herb. MIN. Callistephus has pollen of the Baccharis type.
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
China-Aster (Callistephus) is a genus of the ASTERACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
