Status:
valid
Authors:
Ling ex C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 32(4): 366 (1994) (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090579
Common Names
- Hypoleuca Ajania
- Ajania Flower
- Hypoleuca Flower
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum hypoleucum (Y.Ling ex C.Shih) H.Ohashi & Yonek. [unknown]
Description
Ajania hypoleuca (also called White-leaved Ajania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ajania hypoleuca is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ajania hypoleuca is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ajania hypoleuca is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of eastern Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Ajania hypoleuca requires little water and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).
Where to Find Ajania hypoleuca
Ajania hypoleuca can be found in the mountains of East Asia.
Ajania hypoleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ajania hypoleuca?
Ajania hypoleuca
What is the natural habitat of Ajania hypoleuca?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes
What is the flower color of Ajania hypoleuca?
White and yellow
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.