Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaschgarica
ID:
877337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.F.Cui) L.B.Cai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 142 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876672

Common Names

  • Kengyilia kaschgarica
  • Kaschgarica Kengyilia
  • Kengyilia Kaschgarica

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Description

Kengyilia kaschgarica (also called Kaschgarica, 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 kaschgarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kengyilia kaschgarica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kengyilia kaschgarica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Kengyilia kaschgarica

Kengyilia kaschgarica can be found in the Kashgar Prefecture of Xinjiang, China.

Kengyilia kaschgarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kengyilia kaschgarica?

Kengyilia kaschgarica

What is the family of Kengyilia kaschgarica?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Kengyilia kaschgarica?

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

Da Fang Cui (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Cui' in the authors string.
Lian Bing Cai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Cai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989632-1: 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].