Rosularia turkestanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanica
ID:
399905
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Berger
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 466 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399237
Common Names
- Rosularia turkestanica
- Turkestanica Rosularia
- Rosularia
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- Umbilicus turkestanicus Regel & C.Winkl. [unknown]
Description
Rosularia turkestanica (also called 'Turkestan Rosularia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is a succulent perennial growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia, from Turkmenistan to western China. It is found in rocky places, at altitudes of 1500-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Rosularia turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rosularia turkestanica has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rosularia turkestanica is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Rosularia turkestanica
Rosularia turkestanica can be found in the deserts of Central Asia.
Rosularia turkestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rosularia turkestanica?
Rosularia turkestanica
What is the common name of Rosularia turkestanica?
Turkestanica Rosularia
Where does Rosularia turkestanica grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Rosularia genus
Rosularia turkestanica, Rosularia serrata, Rosularia subspicata, Rosularia alpestris, Rosularia borissovae, Rosularia glabra, Rosularia reginae, Rosularia platyphylla, Rosularia schischkinii, Rosularia radicosa, Rosularia libanotica, Rosularia lineata, Rosularia lipskyi, Rosularia lutea, Rosularia viguieri, Rosularia adenotricha, Rosularia blepharophylla, Rosularia globulariifolia, Rosularia sempervivum, Rosularia elymaitica, Rosularia haussknechtii, Rosularia lutea, Rosularia davisii, Rosularia rosulata, Rosularia reginae, Rosularia modesta, Rosularia pseudohaussknechtii,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,
References
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274973-1: Based on the initial data import