Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alaschanica
ID:
622250

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Tsien & G.L.Chu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(1): 122 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621582



Common Names

  • Cornulaca alaschanica
  • Alaschan Cornulaca
  • Alaschan Sand-spurrey


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Description

Cornulaca alaschanica (also called Alashan cornulaca, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cornulaca alaschanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cornulaca alaschanica has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cornulaca alaschanica is a perennial plant that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cornulaca alaschanica

Cornulaca alaschanica is native to Central Asia and parts of Siberia.

Cornulaca alaschanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cornulaca alaschanica?

Cornulaca alaschanica

What is the common name of Cornulaca alaschanica?

Alaschan Cornulaca

What is the natural habitat of Cornulaca alaschanica?

Tropical forests

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-2737859: Based on the initial data import
Cho Po Tsien (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Tsien' in the authors string.
Ge Lin Chu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Chu' in the authors string.