Status:
valid
Authors:
Akalın
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 560 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334337
Common Names
- Rhabdosciadium Urusakii
- Urusakii Rhabdosciadium
- Rhabdosciadium Urusakii
Description
Rhabdosciadium urusakii (also called 'Urusakii rhabdosciadium', 'Urusakii scabious', 'Urusakii knapweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Rhabdosciadium urusakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhabdosciadium urusakii is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhabdosciadium urusakii is a perennial plant that can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Rhabdosciadium urusakii
Rhabdosciadium urusakii is found in Turkey.
Rhabdosciadium urusakii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhabdosciadium urusakii?
Rhabdosciadium urusakii
What is the common name of Rhabdosciadium urusakii?
Urusakii
Where is Rhabdosciadium urusakii native to?
Central Asia
Species in the Rhabdosciadium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Emine Akalın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akalın' in the authors string.