Status:
valid
Authors:
Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 88(6): 89 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556956
Common Names
- Aulacospermum gracile
- Graceful Aulacospermum
- Graceful False Foxglove
Description
Aulacospermum gracile (also called Graceful Aulacospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aulacospermum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aulacospermum gracile has yellow flowers with white petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aulacospermum gracile can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Aulacospermum gracile
Aulacospermum gracile is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Aulacospermum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aulacospermum gracile?
Aulacospermum gracile
What is the common name of Aulacospermum gracile?
No common name
Where is Aulacospermum gracile native to?
Central Asia
Species in the Aulacospermum genus
Aulacospermum anomalum,
Aulacospermum darvasicum,
Aulacospermum gonocaulum,
Aulacospermum gracile,
Aulacospermum ikonnikovii,
Aulacospermum multifidum,
Aulacospermum pauciradiatum,
Aulacospermum plicatum,
Aulacospermum popovii,
Aulacospermum roseum,
Aulacospermum schischkinii,
Aulacospermum stylosum,
Aulacospermum tenuisectum,
Aulacospermum tianshanicum,
Aulacospermum turkestanicum,
Aulacospermum vesiculo-alatum,
Aulacospermum dissectum,
Aulacospermum hirsutulum,
Aulacospermum novem-jugum,
Aulacospermum obtusiusculum,
Aulacospermum roylei,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,