Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
19209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Matsum. & Koidz.) Muldashev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 68(2): 211 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018538

Common Names

  • Ajania Rupestris
  • Rupestris Ajania
  • Rocky Mountain Ajania

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Synonyms

  • Chrysanthemum rupestre Matsum. & Koidz. [unknown]
  • Dendranthema rupestre (Matsumura & Koidz.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ajania rupestris (also called Rock ajania, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and is commonly found in areas with low humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Ajania rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ajania rupestris is yellow, small and clustered in a head. Seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajania rupestris is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ajania rupestris

Ajania rupestris can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Ajania rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ajania rupestris?

Ajania rupestris

What is the family of Ajania rupestris?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ajania rupestris?

Rocky Mountain Silver Aster

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-117921: Based on the initial data import
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
A.A. Muldashev (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muldashev' in the authors string.