Status:
valid
Authors:
Nevski ex C.Yen, J.L.Yang & B.R.Baum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 96 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876657
Common Names
- Kengyilia eremopyroides
- Eremopyroides Kengyilia
- Eremopyroides Plant
Description
Kengyilia eremopyroides (also called Eremopyroides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to the deserts of Central Asia and the Himalayas. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and extreme temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Kengyilia eremopyroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kengyilia eremopyroides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kengyilia eremopyroides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and is a low-maintenance plant.
Where to Find Kengyilia eremopyroides
Kengyilia eremopyroides can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia
Kengyilia eremopyroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kengyilia eremopyroides?
Kengyilia eremopyroides
What is the family of Kengyilia eremopyroides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Kengyilia eremopyroides?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Kengyilia genus
Kengyilia alatavica,
Kengyilia eremopyroides,
Kengyilia geminata,
Kengyilia gobicola,
Kengyilia grandiglumis,
Kengyilia guidenensis,
Kengyilia habahenensis,
Kengyilia hejingensis,
Kengyilia hirsuta,
Kengyilia kaschgarica,
Kengyilia kokonorica,
Kengyilia kryloviana,
Kengyilia laxiflora,
Kengyilia laxistachya,
Kengyilia melanthera,
Kengyilia mutica,
Kengyilia pamirica,
Kengyilia pendula,
Kengyilia pulcherrima,
Kengyilia rigidula,
Kengyilia shawanensis,
Kengyilia stenachyra,
Kengyilia tahelacana,
Kengyilia thoroldiana,
Kengyilia zhaosuensis,
Kengyilia zadoiensis,
Kengyilia batalinii,
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
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:1001432-1: 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].