Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
canescens
ID:
622037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Oestr. Fl. , ed. 2, 1: 7 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621369



Common Names

  • Corispermum canescens
  • Hoary Corispermum
  • Hoary Goosefoot


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Synonyms

  • Corispermum borysthenicum Andrz. [unknown]
  • Corispermum stenopterum Klokov [unknown]
  • Corispermum ucrainicum Iljin [unknown]

Description

Corispermum canescens (also called 'Hoary Corispermum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Central Asia. It is found in alpine and subalpine tundra, boreal forests, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Corispermum canescens is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corispermum canescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corispermum canescens is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as seeds may not germinate reliably.

Where to Find Corispermum canescens

Corispermum canescens is native to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Corispermum canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corispermum canescens?

Corispermum canescens

What is the common name of Corispermum canescens?

Hoary Corispermum

What is the habitat of Corispermum canescens?

It is found in Europe and North Africa

Species in the Corispermum genus

Corispermum afghanicum, Corispermum algidum, Corispermum altaicum, Corispermum americanum, Corispermum aralocaspicum, Corispermum bardunovii, Corispermum calvoborysthenicum, Corispermum candelabrum, Corispermum canescens, Corispermum chinganicum, Corispermum confertum, Corispermum crassifolium, Corispermum czernjaevii, Corispermum declinatum, Corispermum dilutum, Corispermum elongatum, Corispermum erosum, Corispermum falcatum, Corispermum filifolium, Corispermum flexuosum, Corispermum gallicum, Corispermum gelidum, Corispermum heptapotamicum, Corispermum hilariae, Corispermum hookeri, Corispermum huanghoense, Corispermum hyssopifolium, Corispermum ikramii, Corispermum intermedium, Corispermum klokovii, Corispermum komarovii, Corispermum korovinii, Corispermum krylovii, Corispermum laxiflorum, Corispermum lehmannianum, Corispermum lepidocarpum, Corispermum lhasaense, Corispermum macrocarpum, Corispermum marschallii, Corispermum maynense, Corispermum mongolicum, Corispermum navicula, Corispermum nitidum, Corispermum ochotense, Corispermum orientale, Corispermum pacificum, Corispermum pallasii, Corispermum pallidum, Corispermum pamiricum, Corispermum papillosum,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2737642: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.