Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 307 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024938
Common Names
- Synotis Ainsliaeifolia
- Ainsliae's Daisy
- Ainsliae Daisy
Description
Synotis ainsliaeifolia (also called 'Ainslie's Synotis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Synotis ainsliaeifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synotis ainsliaeifolia has yellow flowers, with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small, black in colour and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synotis ainsliaeifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Synotis ainsliaeifolia
Synotis ainsliaeifolia is native to Europe, and can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Synotis ainsliaeifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synotis ainsliaeifolia?
Synotis ainsliaeifolia
What is the common name of Synotis ainsliaeifolia?
Ainsliaea Synotis
What is the family of Synotis ainsliaeifolia?
Asteraceae
Species in the Synotis genus
Synotis glomerata,
Synotis vagans,
Synotis fulvipes,
Synotis simonsii,
Synotis reniformis,
Synotis lucorum,
Synotis rhabdos,
Synotis pseudoalata,
Synotis phupeakensis,
Synotis brevipappa,
Synotis palmatisecta,
Synotis triligulata,
Synotis calocephala,
Synotis ainsliaeifolia,
Synotis longipes,
Synotis changiana,
Synotis tetrantha,
Synotis brunneovillosa,
Synotis setchuenensis,
Synotis yakoensis,
Synotis damiaoshanica,
Synotis atractylidifolia,
Synotis xantholeuca,
Synotis solidaginea,
Synotis muliensis,
Synotis nayongensis,
Synotis hieraciifolia,
Synotis birmanica,
Synotis cordifolia,
Synotis auriculata,
Synotis guizhouensis,
Synotis austroyunnanensis,
Synotis nagensium,
Synotis otophylla,
Synotis alata,
Synotis sciatrephes,
Synotis vaniotii,
Synotis borii,
Synotis bhot,
Synotis duclouxii,
Synotis acuminata,
Synotis sinica,
Synotis erythropappa,
Synotis jowaiensis,
Synotis cappa,
Synotis panduriformis,
Synotis saluenensis,
Synotis ionodasys,
Synotis lushaensis,
Synotis yui,
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,