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
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.
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 Decaneuropsis genus
Decaneuropsis gratiosa,
Decaneuropsis vagans,
Decaneuropsis andamanica,
Decaneuropsis obovata,
Decaneuropsis cumingiana,
Decaneuropsis philippinensis,
Decaneuropsis eberhardtii,
Decaneuropsis craibiana,
Decaneuropsis blanda,
Decaneuropsis chingiana,
Decaneuropsis andersonii,
Decaneuropsis garrettiana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,