Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubricaule
ID:
136910

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 70 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136239

Common Names

  • Bechium rubricaule
  • Rubricaule Bechium
  • Bechium

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia candollei (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia erythromarula Klatt [unknown]
  • Vernonia candollei Vatke [unknown]

Description

Bechium rubricaule (also called the Red-stemmed Bechium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single, erect stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bechium rubricaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bechium rubricaule is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bechium rubricaule is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Bechium rubricaule

Bechium rubricaule can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Bechium rubricaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bechium rubricaule?

Bechium rubricaule

What is the common name of Bechium rubricaule?

Red-Stemmed Bechium

What is the natural habitat of Bechium rubricaule?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Bechium genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,