Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
130640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex DC.) Muldashev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 68(2): 212 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129969



Common Names

  • Ajania nubigena
  • Cloudy Ajania
  • Cloudy Silver Aster


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Synonyms

  • Ajania nubigena (Wall. ex DC.) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum nubigenum (Wall. ex DC.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum nubigenum Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Artemisia nubigena Wall. [unknown]
  • Dendranthema nubigenum (Wall. ex DC.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ajania nubigena (also called Cloudy Ajania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania nubigena is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajania nubigena has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, about 1-2 mm long, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania nubigena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost, but is best grown in cooler climates. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Ajania nubigena

Ajania nubigena is native to the mountains of Central Asia and can be found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Ajania nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania nubigena?

Ajania nubigena

What is the family of Ajania nubigena?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Ajania nubigena?

Open grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
A.A. Muldashev (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muldashev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911703-1: Based on the initial data import