Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Sinensia 6: 549 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008794
Common Names
- Ainsliaea crassifolia
- Thick-leaved Ainsliaea
- Thick-leaf Ainsliaea
Description
Ainsliaea crassifolia (also called Thickleaf Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows up to 1m in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ainsliaea crassifolia is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea crassifolia is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Ainsliaea crassifolia
Ainsliaea crassifolia can be found in China, Korea, and Japan.
Ainsliaea crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea crassifolia?
Ainsliaea crassifolia
What type of plant is Ainsliaea crassifolia?
Ainsliaea crassifolia is a perennial herb.
Where does Ainsliaea crassifolia grow?
Ainsliaea crassifolia is native to China.
Species in the Ainsliaea genus
Ainsliaea uniflora,
Ainsliaea henryi,
Ainsliaea yunnanensis,
Ainsliaea nana,
Ainsliaea bonatii,
Ainsliaea crassifolia,
Ainsliaea spicata,
Ainsliaea nervosa,
Ainsliaea faurieana,
Ainsliaea grossedentata,
Ainsliaea rubrinervis,
Ainsliaea qianiana,
Ainsliaea lancangensis,
Ainsliaea reflexa,
Ainsliaea brandisiana,
Ainsliaea paucicapitata,
Ainsliaea mairei,
Ainsliaea pingbianensis,
Ainsliaea ramosa,
Ainsliaea macrocephala,
Ainsliaea apiculata,
Ainsliaea trinervis,
Ainsliaea macroclinidioides,
Ainsliaea apteroides,
Ainsliaea chapaensis,
Ainsliaea fragrans,
Ainsliaea angustifolia,
Ainsliaea spanocephala,
Ainsliaea glabra,
Ainsliaea cavaleriei,
Ainsliaea foliosa,
Ainsliaea caesia,
Ainsliaea pertyoides,
Ainsliaea elegans,
Ainsliaea walkeri,
Ainsliaea parvifolia,
Ainsliaea dissecta,
Ainsliaea gracilis,
Ainsliaea aptera,
Ainsliaea cordifolia,
Ainsliaea pentaflora,
Ainsliaea fulvipes,
Ainsliaea kawakamii,
Ainsliaea acerifolia,
Ainsliaea latifolia,
Ainsliaea smithii,
Ainsliaea angustata,
Ainsliaea asaroides,
Ainsliaea caobangensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,