Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Sinensia 4: 226 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019074
Common Names
- Ainsliaea rubrinervis
- Red-veined Ainsliaea
- Ainsliaea
Description
Ainsliaea rubrinervis (also called Redvein Ainsliaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas and has small white flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The leaves are ovate and have red veins.
Uses & Benefits
Ainsliaea rubrinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ainsliaea rubrinervis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a yellow-orange ray floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ainsliaea rubrinervis is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Ainsliaea rubrinervis
Ainsliaea rubrinervis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Ainsliaea rubrinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ainsliaea rubrinervis?
Ainsliaea rubrinervis
What type of plant is Ainsliaea rubrinervis?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Ainsliaea rubrinervis?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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,