Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 1980(6): 14 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137859
Common Names
- Ajania Sericea
- Silver Chrysanthemum
- Silver-leaved Chrysanthemum
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum delavayanum H.Ohashi & Yonek. [unknown]
Description
Ajania sericea (also called Silky Ajania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ajania sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ajania sericea has yellow flowers that are daisy-like in shape and have yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a small, dry, papery capsule. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ajania sericea is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Ajania sericea
Ajania sericea can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Ajania sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ajania sericea?
Ajania sericea
What is the common name of Ajania sericea?
Silky Chrysanthemum
What is the natural habitat of Ajania sericea?
Grasslands and disturbed sites
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.