Ainsliaea qianiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
qianiana
ID:
20986
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.E.Freire
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(4): 453 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020315
Common Names
- Ainsliaea qianiana
- Qian's Ainsliaea
- Qian's Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ainsliaea qianiana (also called Qian's Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of China and Japan. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea qianiana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ainsliaea qianiana is a yellow-greenish color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea qianiana is a perennial herb that is native to China. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the fall and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Ainsliaea qianiana
Ainsliaea qianiana can be found in the wild in China, particularly in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Ainsliaea qianiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea qianiana?
Ainsliaea qianiana
What is the family of Ainsliaea qianiana?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Ainsliaea qianiana?
Grassy slopes and rocky places in western Sichuan, China
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-119643: Based on the initial data import
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.