Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
121764

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121093



Common Names

  • Purple Ajania
  • Silver and Gold
  • Silver and Gold Chrysanthemum


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Description

Ajania purpurea (also called Purple Chrysanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves, and yellow or white flower heads. It is native to Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajania purpurea has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania purpurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Ajania purpurea

Ajania purpurea is native to East Asia, including parts of China, Japan, and Korea.

Ajania purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania purpurea?

Ajania purpurea

What is the common name of Ajania purpurea?

Purple Ajania

What is the natural habitat of Ajania purpurea?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Asia.

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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