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
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.
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,
References
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.