Lychnis ajanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ajanensis
ID:
1291941
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel & Tiling) Regel
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 34(II): 564 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291279
Common Names
- Ajanensis Lychnis
- Ajanensis Lychnis
- Ajanensis Lychnis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lychnis ajanensis (also called Ajan Lychnis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has small, bright green leaves and white flowers, and it grows in sandy soils and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnis ajanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnis ajanensis is a white to pinkish-purple color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lychnis ajanensis is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Lychnis ajanensis
Lychnis ajanensis can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Lychnis ajanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnis ajanensis?
Lychnis ajanensis
What is the common name of Lychnis ajanensis?
Ajana Catchfly
What is the family of Lychnis ajanensis?
Caryophyllaceae
Species in the Lychnis genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6300115: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Heinrich Sylvester Theodor Tiling (1818-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiling' in the authors string.