Ainsliaea Aptera
- Photography & Identification By
- Harendra Singh Mewari
Ainsliaea Aptera DC. is the most common species found in the Himalayas. It blooms in early summer to mid-summer inside forests with bright flower heads. Leaves usually appear after flowering.
The Genus Ainsliaea is a medicinal herb that belongs to the sunflower family Asteraceae (Compositae), used as a folk medicine for rheumatism, traumatic injuries, edema, and stomachache treatments. The genus Ainsliaea Dc. is distributed in South East Asia ranging from Afghanistan to Japan. Ainsliaea lants are sources of therapeutic drugs and play a significant role in the survival of tribal and ethnic communities.
- 🌿 Herb
- 🌸 Perennial
- 📸 Valley Of Flowers
| Vernacular Name | English: Wingless Ainsliaea. Uttarakhand(India): Karu-Bhuti, Khad-Jhari (Garhwal). Nepali: Tito Butee. |
| Synonyms | Liatris Cordata. |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower family). |
| Genus | Ainsliaea |
| Plant Height | 30-70cm |
| Color | White |
| Blooms | March to July |
| Habitat | Hilly areas, along edges of forests and shrubberies. |
| Distribution | West Himalayas, East Himalaya, Afghanistan, Assam, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, China, Japan. |
| Altitude | 1200-3600m |
| Identification | Small, white-colored whorl flower, diameter 12-20mm, Wingless leaves. |
| Medicinal Properties & Uses | Anti-diarrhoeal, Antisecretory properties. Used to treat stomachache, urinary diseases, and alleviating fever. |
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