Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chingiana
ID:
56425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 120(3): 364 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055754

Common Names

  • Decaneuropsis chingiana
  • Ching's Decaneuropsis
  • Chingiana Decaneuropsis

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia chingiana Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Decaneuropsis chingiana (also called 'Ching's Fleabane', among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Decaneuropsis chingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decaneuropsis chingiana is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decaneuropsis chingiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Decaneuropsis chingiana

Decaneuropsis chingiana can be found in China and Japan.

Decaneuropsis chingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decaneuropsis chingiana?

Decaneuropsis chingiana

What is the growth habit of Decaneuropsis chingiana?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves.

What is the flowering period of Decaneuropsis chingiana?

It flowers from May to August.

What is the native range of Decaneuropsis chingiana?

It is native to the Himalayas.

What is the habitat of Decaneuropsis chingiana?

It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

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-154396: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.