Himalaiella afghana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghana
ID:
118029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lipsch.) Raab-Straube
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 390 (22 Dec. 2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117358
Common Names
- Himalaiella
- Afghan Himalaiella
- Afghan Daisy
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- Saussurea afghana Lipsch. [unknown]
- Jurinea amplifolia remotiloba Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Himalaiella afghana (also called Afghan Himalaiella, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white or yellow flowers. It is native to Afghanistan and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Himalaiella afghana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Himalaiella afghana has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Himalaiella afghana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Himalaiella afghana
Himalaiella afghana is native to Afghanistan and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrublands.
Himalaiella afghana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Himalaiella afghana?
Himalaiella afghana
What is the common name of Himalaiella afghana?
Afghan Himalayan Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Himalaiella afghana?
Alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas
Species in the Himalaiella genus
Himalaiella albescens, Himalaiella chenopodiifolia, Himalaiella peguensis, Himalaiella deltoidea, Himalaiella heteromalla, Himalaiella yakla, Himalaiella chitralica, Himalaiella abnormis, Himalaiella nivea, Himalaiella foliosa, Himalaiella afghana, Himalaiella auriculata, Himalaiella qinghaiensis, Himalaiella natmataungensis, Himalaiella lushaiensis, Himalaiella andersonii,
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-78723: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.
Eckhard von Raab-Straube: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raab-Straube' in the authors string.