Semenovia alaica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lazkov
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 92: 913 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510323
Common Names
- Semenovia alaica
- Alai Semenovia
- Alai Balsam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Semenovia alaica (also called Alaica Semenovia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central Asia. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodland, scrubland, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Semenovia alaica is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Semenovia alaica are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Semenovia alaica is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.
Where to Find Semenovia alaica
Semenovia alaica is native to western and central Asia. It prefers dry, sunny conditions.
Semenovia alaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semenovia alaica?
Semenovia alaica
What is the common name of Semenovia alaica?
Alaica semenovia
Where is Semenovia alaica native to?
Russia
Species in the Semenovia genus
Semenovia macrocarpa, Semenovia propinqua, Semenovia lasiocarpa, Semenovia frigida, Semenovia dichotoma, Semenovia heracleifolia, Semenovia thomsonii, Semenovia suffruticosa, Semenovia subscaposa, Semenovia radiata, Semenovia alaica, Semenovia vaginata, Semenovia bucharica, Semenovia heterodonta, Semenovia pamirica, Semenovia pimpinellioides, Semenovia rubtzovii, Semenovia tragioides, Semenovia transiliensis, Semenovia dasycarpa, Semenovia pulvinata, Semenovia dissectifolia, Semenovia imbricata, Semenovia vachanica, Semenovia malcolmii, Semenovia glabrior,
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
Georgiy A. Lazkov (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazkov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77089364-1: Based on the initial data import