Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
turkestanicum
ID:
557645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 16: 244 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556977



Common Names

  • Aulacospermum turkestanicum
  • Turkestan Aulacospermum
  • Turkestan False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Trachydium turkestanicum Lipsky ex O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Aulacospermum latipennum Pavlov [unknown]
  • Aulacospermum pratense Korovin [unknown]
  • Pleurospermum turkestanicum Franch. [unknown]

Description

Aulacospermum turkestanicum (also called Turkestan Aulacospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to central Asia, where it is found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as steppe and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Aulacospermum turkestanicum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulacospermum turkestanicum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulacospermum turkestanicum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Aulacospermum turkestanicum

Aulacospermum turkestanicum is native to the tropical forests of Central Asia.

Aulacospermum turkestanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulacospermum turkestanicum?

Aulacospermum turkestanicum

What is the common name of Aulacospermum turkestanicum?

Turkestanic Aulacospermum

What is the natural habitat of Aulacospermum turkestanicum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2666286: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.