Ainsliaea aptera in Valley of Flowers
Ainsliaea aptera is an erect herb of 40 to 90 cm height. Leaves are 4 to 15. Stem leaves are very short. Flower heads solitary or two together white often tinged with pink. Anthers are hairy. The specific name is Aptera and it refers to wingless petiole.
English Name |
Whorl Flower |
Local Name |
Karu-Bhuti, Khad-jhari |
Family |
Asteraceae |
Flowering time |
June to July |
Habitat |
Along edges of forests and shruberries. |
Uses |
Roots are used in alleviating fever and stomachache and urinary diseases. |
Location in the Valley of flowers |
It is found in first 2 kilometers after entering the valley of flowers entry gate. It is mainly found in dense forest area. |
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