Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
558125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sommier & Levier) Lipsky

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 4: 430 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557457

Common Names

  • Axyris caucasica
  • Caucasian Axyris
  • Caucasian Yellowweed

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Synonyms

  • Axyris sphaerosperma caucasica Sommier & Levier [unknown]

Description

Axyris caucasica (also called Caucasian Axyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in sandy soils in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb that grows to 0.5 m tall and wide, with amaranth-like leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Axyris caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Axyris caucasica is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axyris caucasica is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Axyris caucasica

Axyris caucasica can be found in the Caucasus region.

Axyris caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axyris caucasica?

Axyris caucasica

What is the common name of Axyris caucasica?

Caucasica Axyris

What is the natural habitat of Axyris caucasica?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Caucasus region

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2666804: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' in the authors string.
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.