Crucianella chlorostachys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorostachys
ID:
933481
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 25 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932819
Common Names
- Crucianella Chlorostachys
- Chlorostachys Crucianella
- Crucianella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crucianella chlorostachys (also called Crucianella chlorostachys var. chlorostachys, 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 chlorostachys 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 chlorostachys has small, white flowers with four petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crucianella chlorostachys is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Crucianella chlorostachys
Crucianella chlorostachys can be found in Europe, from France to Ukraine.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-51612: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.