Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
7548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Tseng

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 365 (1993) (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006877



Common Names

  • Ainsliaea nana
  • Dwarf Ainsliaea
  • Dwarf Ainsliaea Herb


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Description

Ainsliaea nana (also called Dwarf Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ainsliaea nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ainsliaea nana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ainsliaea nana is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ainsliaea nana

Ainsliaea nana can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Ainsliaea nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea nana?

Ainsliaea nana

What is the natural habitat of Ainsliaea nana?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Ainsliaea nana?

Late spring to early summer

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-10664: Based on the initial data import
Yung Chien Tseng (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Tseng' in the authors string.