Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatavica
ID:
877315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drobow) J.L.Yang, C.Yen & B.R.Baum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 71: 343 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876650

Common Names

  • Kengyilia alatavica
  • Alatau Kengyilia
  • Alatau Plant

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Description

Kengyilia alatavica (also called Alatav Kengyilia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Nepal. It has an upright habit with long, thin, arching branches that form a dense canopy. The plant is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kengyilia alatavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kengyilia alatavica has small, yellow flowers, with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kengyilia alatavica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Kengyilia alatavica

Kengyilia alatavica can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia

Kengyilia alatavica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kengyilia alatavica?

Kengyilia alatavica

What is the family of Kengyilia alatavica?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Kengyilia alatavica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Vasili Drobov (1885-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drobow' in the authors string.
Bernard René Baum (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Baum' in the authors string.
Jun Liang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Yang' in the authors string.
Chi Yen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Yen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:971692-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].