Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sosnovskyi
ID:
41189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 114 (1932). (1931 publ. 1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040518



Common Names

  • Amberboa sosnovskyi
  • Sosnovsky's Starwort
  • Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Amberboa moschata sosnovskyi (Iljin) Takht. [unknown]

Description

Amberboa sosnovskyi (also called 'Sosnowsky's Starwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia, and is found in meadows, steppes, and other dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Amberboa sosnovskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amberboa sosnovskyi has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amberboa sosnovskyi is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and plant it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Amberboa sosnovskyi

Amberboa sosnovskyi is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Amberboa sosnovskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amberboa sosnovskyi?

Amberboa sosnovskyi

What is the common name of Amberboa sosnovskyi?

Sosnovsky's Amberboa

What is the natural habitat of Amberboa sosnovskyi?

Amberboa sosnovskyi is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, 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,

References