Kelussia odoratissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mozaff.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 88(2): 89 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357878
Common Names
- Kelussia odoratissima
- Kelussia
- Fragrant Kelussia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kelussia odoratissima (also called Sweet-scented Kelussia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, herbaceous perennial with small, oval, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Kelussia odoratissima is a medicinal plant that is used to treat digestive disorders, urinary tract infections, and other ailments. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kelussia odoratissima has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and are slightly serrated.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kelussia odoratissima is a perennial plant that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Kelussia odoratissima
Kelussia odoratissima can be found in Iran and Turkey.
Kelussia odoratissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kelussia odoratissima?
Kelussia odoratissima
What type of plant is Kelussia odoratissima?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Kelussia odoratissima originate from?
Central Asia
Species in the Kelussia genus
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
Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60431916-2: Based on the initial data import