Status:
valid
Authors:
Ovczinnikova
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 85(12): 84 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624670
Common Names
- Tuvinicum Craniospermum
- Tuvinicum Star Flower
- Tuvinicum Star
Description
Craniospermum tuvinicum (also called Tuvinian Craniospermum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Craniospermum tuvinicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Craniospermum tuvinicum are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craniospermum tuvinicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Craniospermum tuvinicum
Craniospermum tuvinicum can be found in Tuva, Russia.
Craniospermum tuvinicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craniospermum tuvinicum?
Craniospermum tuvinicum
What is the common name of Craniospermum tuvinicum?
Tuvinicum craniospermum
What is the family of Craniospermum tuvinicum?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Craniospermum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,
References
S.V. Ovczinnikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovczinnikova' in the authors string.