Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taurica
ID:
1415180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zinserl.) Sennikov & Kurtto

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 29 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427645

Common Names

  • Aria taurica
  • Taurica aria
  • Taurica grass

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Description

Aria taurica (also called Taurica Aria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Ukraine. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aria taurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aria taurica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aria taurica is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant grass that is well-suited for dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-prepared seedbed in the early spring. When propagating by division, dig up the clumps in the spring or fall and divide them into smaller clumps. Plant the clumps in the desired area and water them well.

Where to Find Aria taurica

Aria taurica is native to the temperate forests of Central Europe, particularly in Hungary.

Aria taurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aria taurica?

Aria taurica

What are the common names of Aria taurica?

Tauric aria, Tauric aria

What is the growth habit of Aria taurica?

It is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 meters

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Yuri Tsinzerling (1894-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinserl.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.