Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanica
ID:
1329071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korovin) Pimenov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 195: 265 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341525

Common Names

  • Schrenkia Turkestanica
  • Schrenkia
  • Turkestanica

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Description

Schrenkia turkestanica (also called Turkestan schrenkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to temperate regions of Central Asia, and typically grows in open woodland areas. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height, with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schrenkia turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schrenkia turkestanica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits that contain numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schrenkia turkestanica is a temperate plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Schrenkia turkestanica

Schrenkia turkestanica is native to Central Asia, specifically Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Schrenkia turkestanica FAQ

What is the common name of Schrenkia turkestanica?

Turkestanic schrenkia

What is the growth habit of Schrenkia turkestanica?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall.

What is the natural habitat of Schrenkia turkestanica?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast 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

Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.