Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
434970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 606 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434302

Common Names

  • Shrinking Violet
  • Tasmanian Violet
  • Common Shrinking Violet

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Description

Schrenkia involucrata (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 involucrata 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 involucrata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schrenkia involucrata 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 involucrata

Schrenkia involucrata can be found in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Schrenkia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schrenkia involucrata?

Schrenkia involucrata

What is the common name of Schrenkia involucrata?

Involucrate Schrenkia

What is the family of Schrenkia involucrata?

Apiaceae

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:848101-1: Based on the initial data import