Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
karateginii
ID:
52945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipsky) Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk SSSR 21 391 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052274

Common Names

  • Karategin Thistle
  • Ptilostemon
  • Karategin's Thistle

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Description

Ptilostemon karateginii (also called Karatag's Ptilostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and produces small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilostemon karateginii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilostemon karateginii is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilostemon karateginii is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in the spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist, well-drained soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. They should be spaced at least 1 foot apart and given plenty of room to spread out.

Where to Find Ptilostemon karateginii

Ptilostemon karateginii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Ptilostemon karateginii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon karateginii?

Ptilostemon karateginii

What is the common name of Ptilostemon karateginii?

Karategin's Ptilostemon

What is the natural habitat of Ptilostemon karateginii?

It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-150840: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' in the authors string.