Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
24719

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024048



Common Names

  • Ajania nitida
  • Silver Aster
  • Silver Chrysanthemum


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Description

Ajania nitida (also called shining ajania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, up to 60 cm tall, with a single stem. It is native to East Asia, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania nitida is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajania nitida has yellow flowers, small seeds and long, thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania nitida is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Ajania nitida

Ajania nitida is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Ajania nitida FAQ

What is the common name of Ajania nitida?

Shiny Ajania

What are the uses of Ajania nitida?

Shiny Ajania is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

What is the scientific name of Shiny Ajania?

Ajania nitida

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,

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