Status:
valid
Authors:
Korovin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 13: 245 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434304
Common Names
- Congested Shrinking Violet
- Tasmanian Congested Shrinking Violet
- Common Congested Shrinking Violet
Description
Schrenkia congesta (also called Schrenkia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a simple inflorescence and its leaves are up to 10 cm in length. It grows in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Schrenkia congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schrenkia congesta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schrenkia congesta is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Schrenkia congesta
Schrenkia congesta can be found in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Schrenkia congesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schrenkia congesta?
Schrenkia congesta
What is the common name of Schrenkia congesta?
Congested Schrenkia
What is the family of Schrenkia congesta?
Apiaceae
Species in the Schrenkia genus
Schrenkia ugamica,
Schrenkia ugamica,
Schrenkia pulverulenta,
Schrenkia papillaris,
Schrenkia involucrata,
Schrenkia congesta,
Schrenkia vaginata,
Schrenkia kultiassovii,
Schrenkia pungen,
Schrenkia alaica,
Schrenkia hebecarpa,
Schrenkia turkestanica,
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,