Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) viii. (1894) 297.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095369
Common Names
- Ainsliaea Gracilis
- Slender Ainsliaea
- Graceful Ainsliaea
Synonyms
- Ainsliaea gracilis gracilis [unknown]
- Ainsliaea gracilis robusta Diels [unknown]
Description
Ainsliaea gracilis (also called Slender Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ainsliaea gracilis is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea gracilis is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. It is also possible to propagate by division of the root system.
Where to Find Ainsliaea gracilis
Ainsliaea gracilis is native to East Asia and can be found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Ainsliaea gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea gracilis?
Ainsliaea gracilis
What is the common name of Ainsliaea gracilis?
Graceful Ainsliaea
What is the natural habitat of Ainsliaea gracilis?
Dry, open woods and prairies
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,