Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 12: 348 (1938). (1937-1938 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083344
Common Names
- Ainsliaea foliosa
- Foliose Ainsliaea
- Foliose Ainsliaea Plant
Description
Ainsliaea foliosa (also called Leafy Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open habitats and has small, linear leaves with a papery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ainsliaea foliosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea foliosa is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Ainsliaea foliosa
Ainsliaea foliosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas.
Ainsliaea foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea foliosa?
Ainsliaea foliosa
What is the common name of Ainsliaea foliosa?
Leafy Ainsliaea
What is the habitat of Ainsliaea foliosa?
It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed habitats.
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,