Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) i. (1895) 64.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011980
Common Names
- Ainsliaea nervosa
- Nervous Ainsliaea
- Nervous Daisy
Description
Ainsliaea nervosa (also called slender ainsliaea, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known to attract birds and other pollinators, making it beneficial for the environment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ainsliaea nervosa is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea nervosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed, but the seed should be sown in the fall for best results.
Where to Find Ainsliaea nervosa
Ainsliaea nervosa is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Ainsliaea nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea nervosa?
Ainsliaea nervosa
What is the common name of Ainsliaea nervosa?
Nervous Ainsliaea
What is the natural habitat of Ainsliaea nervosa?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,