Status:
valid
Authors:
(Emb.) Dobignard & Jeanm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Candollea 52(1): 143 (1997): (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041866
Common Names
- Aliella Iminouakensis
- Iminouakensis Aliella
- Iminouakensis' Aliella
Synonyms
- Phagnalon iminouakense Emb. [unknown]
Description
Aliella iminouakensis (also called Iminouake Aliella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flower heads in summer. It typically grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aliella iminouakensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aliella iminouakensis is yellow, with five petals, and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aliella iminouakensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it has established itself in the soil.
Where to Find Aliella iminouakensis
Aliella iminouakensis is native to Japan and can be found in the Okinawa region.
Aliella iminouakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aliella iminouakensis?
Aliella iminouakensis
What is the family of Aliella iminouakensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Aliella iminouakensis native to?
Mexico
Species in the Aliella genus
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,