Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch. & Sav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. i. 264.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093660
Common Names
- Dissecta Ainsliaea
- Ainsliaea Dissecta
- Dissecta
Description
Ainsliaea dissecta (also called Chinese Ainsliaea and Chinese Ligularia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with yellow ray florets. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea dissecta has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ainsliaea dissecta has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea dissecta is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Ainsliaea dissecta
Ainsliaea dissecta is native to China and can be found in the dry grasslands of the Yunnan Province.
Ainsliaea dissecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea dissecta?
Ainsliaea dissecta
What is the common name of Ainsliaea dissecta?
Dissected Ainsliaea
What is the habitat of Ainsliaea dissecta?
Ainsliaea dissecta is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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,