Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tzvelev) K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 98 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081019
Common Names
- Transalpine Allardia
- Trans-alpine Allardia
- Transalpine False Flax
Synonyms
- Waldheimia transalaica Tzvelev [unknown]
Description
Allardia transalaica (also called Trans-Alai allardia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allardia transalaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allardia transalaica has yellow-orange flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allardia transalaica is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Allardia transalaica
Allardia transalaica is native to Central Asia and can be found in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands. It is also found in parts of Mongolia and Kazakhstan.
Allardia transalaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allardia transalaica?
Allardia transalaica
What is the common name of Allardia transalaica?
Transalpine Allardia
What is the family of Allardia transalaica?
Asteraceae
Species in the Allardia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,