Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scharnhorstii
ID:
80288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 409 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079617



Common Names

  • Scharnhorst's Ajania
  • Silver Aster
  • Silver-leaved Aster


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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum scharnhorstii Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum scharnhorsti B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Hippolytia scharnhorstii (Regel & Schmalh.) Poljakov [unknown]

Description

Ajania scharnhorstii (also called Ajania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania scharnhorstii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ajania scharnhorstii is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania scharnhorstii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be collected from the flowers and planted in a potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ajania scharnhorstii

Ajania scharnhorstii is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Ajania scharnhorstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania scharnhorstii?

Ajania scharnhorstii

What type of plant is Ajania scharnhorstii?

Ajania scharnhorstii is a shrub

Where is Ajania scharnhorstii native to?

Ajania scharnhorstii is native to Hawaii

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-36195: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.