Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
92334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 411 (1961), in obs.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091663



Common Names

  • Ajania tenuifolia
  • Silver-leaved Ajania
  • Silver Ajania


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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum tenuifolium B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum roborowskii (Muldashev) H.Ohashi & Yonek. [unknown]
  • Ajania roborowskii roborowskii [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum roborowskii roborowskii [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum stenolobum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum tenuifolium Jacquem. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum roborowskii tsinghaicum (Muldashev) H.Ohashi & Yonek. [unknown]
  • Ajania roborowskii tsinghaica Muldashev [unknown]
  • Ajania roborowskii Muldashev [unknown]
  • Artemisia tenuiflora Jacquem. ex Besser [unknown]

Description

Ajania tenuifolia (also called Thinleaf Ajania, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets. It is native to East Asia, and it grows in dry grassland, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania tenuifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajania tenuifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania tenuifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Ajania tenuifolia

Ajania tenuifolia is native to the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Ajania tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania tenuifolia?

Ajania tenuifolia

What is the common name of Ajania tenuifolia?

Silver Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Ajania tenuifolia?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

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-47926: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.