Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bucharica
ID:
933475

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 464 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932813

Common Names

  • Crucianella Bucharica
  • Bucharica Crucianella
  • Crucianella

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Description

Crucianella bucharica (also called Crucianella bucharica var. bucharica, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It is native to the Caucasus, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crucianella bucharica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crucianella bucharica has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucianella bucharica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crucianella bucharica

Crucianella bucharica can be found in Central Asia

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-51607: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.