Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantula
ID:
105134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 1980(6): 15 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104463



Common Names

  • Elegant Ajania
  • Silver Daisy
  • Ajania elegantula


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum elegantulum (W.W.Sm.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum elegantulum (W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Ajania elegantula (W.W.Sm.) Muldashev [unknown]
  • Tanacetum elegantulum W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Ajania elegantula (also called Elegant Ajania, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania elegantula is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a herbal tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajania elegantula has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania elegantula is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. Germination usually occurs within 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Ajania elegantula

Ajania elegantula can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Ajania elegantula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania elegantula?

Ajania elegantula

What is the common name of Ajania elegantula?

Elegant Ajania

Where is Ajania elegantula found?

Ajania elegantula is found in China and Japan.

Species in the Ajania genus

Ajania tripinnatisecta, Ajania breviloba, Ajania amphiseriacea, Ajania salicifolia, Ajania trilobata, Ajania parviflora, Ajania rupestris, Ajania latifolia, Ajania junnanica, Ajania nitida, Ajania remotipinna, Ajania fastigiata, Ajania achilleoides, Ajania gracilis, Ajania alabasica, Ajania myriantha, Ajania grubovii, Ajania trifida, Ajania potaninii, Ajania trifida, Ajania gracilis, Ajania brachyantha, Ajania pallasiana, Ajania scharnhorstii, Ajania tibetica, Ajania abolinii, Ajania przewalskii, Ajania hypoleuca, Ajania tenuifolia, Ajania fruticulosa, Ajania pacifica, Ajania variifolia, Ajania elegantula, Ajania shiwogiku, Ajania korovinii, Ajania purpurea, Ajania nematoloba, Ajania khartensis, Ajania ramosa, Ajania nubigena, Ajania truncata, Ajania adenanthum, Ajania quercifolia, Ajania sericea, Ajania alabasia, Ajania semnanensis,

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-6222: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.