Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
exasperata
ID:
933490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 8 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932828

Common Names

  • Crucianella Exasperata
  • Exasperata Crucianella
  • Crucianella

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Description

Crucianella exasperata (also called Rough Crucianella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers dry, sandy soils and grows in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Crucianella exasperata 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

The flowers of Crucianella exasperata are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and round with a yellowish-brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucianella exasperata 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 exasperata

Crucianella exasperata is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-51621: 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.