Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
67071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champ. ex Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 236 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066400



Common Names

  • Ainsliaea fragrans
  • Fragrant Ainsliaea
  • Sweet Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Ainsliaea fragrans fragrans [unknown]
  • Ainsliaea rubrifolia Franch. [unknown]
  • Ainsliaea integrifolia Makino [unknown]
  • Ainsliaea mollis Diels [unknown]
  • Ainsliaea asarifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Ainsliaea ningpoensis Matsuda [unknown]

Description

Ainsliaea fragrans (also called Fragrant Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ainsliaea fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds and flu.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ainsliaea fragrans var. integrifolia (Maxim.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ainsliaea fragrans has white flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shaped pattern. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ainsliaea fragrans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Ainsliaea fragrans

Ainsliaea fragrans is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ainsliaea fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea fragrans?

Ainsliaea fragrans

What is the family of Ainsliaea fragrans?

Asteraceae

Where is Ainsliaea fragrans found?

Ainsliaea fragrans is found in the Mediterranean region

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-23285: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.