Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
933482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 217 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932820

Common Names

  • Crucianella Ciliata
  • Ciliata Crucianella
  • Crucianella

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Description

Crucianella ciliata (also called Crucianella ciliata var. ciliata, 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 ciliata 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 ciliata has white flowers with four petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucianella ciliata 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 ciliata

Crucianella ciliata can be found in Europe, from France to Ukraine.

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