Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.C.G.Rich & L.Houston) Sennikov & Kurtto
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 19 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427650
Common Names
- Aria whiteana
- White's aria
- White aria
Description
Aria whiteana (also called Whiteana Aria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the United Kingdom. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aria whiteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aria whiteana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aria whiteana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Aria whiteana
Aria whiteana is native to the temperate forests of Central Europe, particularly in Hungary.
Aria whiteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aria whiteana?
Aria whiteana
What are the common names of Aria whiteana?
White's aria, White's aria
What is the growth habit of Aria whiteana?
It is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 meters
Species in the Aria genus
Aria edulis,
Aria graeca,
Aria yuarguta,
Aria japonica,
Aria alnifolia,
Aria rupicola,
Aria hungarica,
Aria obtusifolia,
Aria stankovii,
Aria umbellata,
Aria arvonicola,
Aria baldaccii,
Aria busambarensis,
Aria cambrensis,
Aria cheddarensis,
Aria cucullifera,
Aria danubialis,
Aria eminens,
Aria eminentiformis,
Aria eminentoides,
Aria evansii,
Aria greenii,
Aria herefordensis,
Aria keszthelyensis,
Aria margaretae,
Aria moravica,
Aria pannonica,
Aria pontis-satanae,
Aria porrigentiformis,
Aria richii,
Aria rupicoloides,
Aria saxicola,
Aria spectans,
Aria stenophylla,
Aria stirtoniana,
Aria subdanubialis,
Aria taurica,
Aria thaiszii,
Aria ujhelyii,
Aria vajdae,
Aria whiteana,
Aria wilmottiana,
Aria zolyomii,
Aria collina,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,
References
L. Houston: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Houston' in the authors string.