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
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.
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 Crucianella genus
Crucianella aegyptiaca,
Crucianella angustifolia,
Crucianella arabica,
Crucianella baldschuanica,
Crucianella bithynica,
Crucianella bucharica,
Crucianella chlorostachys,
Crucianella ciliata,
Crucianella disticha,
Crucianella divaricata,
Crucianella exasperata,
Crucianella filifolia,
Crucianella gilanica,
Crucianella graeca,
Crucianella hirta,
Crucianella imbricata,
Crucianella kurdistanica,
Crucianella latifolia,
Crucianella macrostachya,
Crucianella maritima,
Crucianella membranacea,
Crucianella parviflora,
Crucianella patula,
Crucianella platyphylla,
Crucianella sabulosa,
Crucianella schischkinii,
Crucianella sintenisii,
Crucianella sorgerae,
Crucianella suaveolens,
Crucianella transjordanica,
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,