Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifida
ID:
52436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051765



Common Names

  • Trifid Ajania
  • Trifid Chrysanthemum
  • Trifid Aster


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Description

Ajania trifida (also called 'Chinese Chrysanthemum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and produces white flowers. It is found in grasslands, shrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania trifida has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ajania trifida is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania trifida is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ajania trifida

Ajania trifida is native to the Himalayas in Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, and is most common in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.

Ajania trifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania trifida?

Ajania trifida

What is the common name of Ajania trifida?

Silver Aster

What is the flower color of Ajania trifida?

White

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911707-1: Based on the initial data import