Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shiwogiku
ID:
117799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 115 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117128



Common Names

  • Shiwogiku
  • Chinese Chrysanthemum
  • Chinese Chrysanthemum Ajania


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Synonyms

  • Dendranthema shiwogiku (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Ajania shiwogiku shiwogiku [unknown]
  • Dendranthema shiwogiku shiwogiku [unknown]
  • Tanacetum shiwogiku Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum shiwogiku Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum shiwogiku shiwogiku [unknown]

Description

Ajania shiwogiku (also called Shiwogiku, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of East Asia. It grows in moist to dry soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania shiwogiku is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ajania shiwogiku var. kinokumiensis (Shimot. & Kitam.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ajania shiwogiku is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania shiwogiku is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done through division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Ajania shiwogiku

Ajania shiwogiku is native to Japan.

Ajania shiwogiku FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania shiwogiku?

Ajania shiwogiku

What is the common name of Ajania shiwogiku?

Shiwogiku

What is the typical habitat of Ajania shiwogiku?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-78499: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.