Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khartensis
ID:
125357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(2): 115 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124686



Common Names

  • Ajania Khartensis
  • Silver and Gold Aster
  • Silver-and-Gold Aster


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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum khartense Dunn [unknown]
  • Tanacetum mutellina Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Ajania mutellina (Hand.-Mazz.) Muldashev [unknown]
  • Ajania khartense (Dunn) Shih ex H.C.Fu [unknown]
  • Dendranthema mutellinum (Hand.-Mazz.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum mutellina (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Ajania microphylla Ling [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum khartense (Dunn) H.Ohashi & Yonek. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum mutellinum (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Ajania khartensis (also called Khartoum Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has small, yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania khartensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajania khartensis has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania khartensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Ajania khartensis

Ajania khartensis can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Ajania khartensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania khartensis?

Ajania khartensis

What is the common name of Ajania khartensis?

Khartoum daisy

What is the natural habitat of Ajania khartensis?

Open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites

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-85783: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.