Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
kiyakii
ID:
569713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aytaç & Aksoy

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 134: 487 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569045

Common Names

  • Kiyaki's Bornmuellera
  • Bornmuellera Kiyakii
  • Kiyakii

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Description

Bornmuellera kiyakii (also called 'Kiyaki's Bornmuellera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Bornmuellera kiyakii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bornmuellera kiyakii are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bornmuellera kiyakii is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Bornmuellera kiyakii

Bornmuellera kiyakii is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Bornmuellera kiyakii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bornmuellera kiyakii?

Bornmuellera kiyakii

What is the common name of Bornmuellera kiyakii?

Kiyak's Bornmuellera

What is the natural habitat of Bornmuellera kiyakii?

It is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679817: Based on the initial data import
Zeki Aytaç: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aytaç' in the authors string.
Ahmet Aksoy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aksoy' in the authors string.