Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaica
ID:
3902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasch.) W.A.Weber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55(1): 6 (1984): (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003231



Common Names

  • Askellia Alaica
  • Alaica Askellia
  • Alaica Askellia


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Synonyms

  • Crepis alaica Krasch. & Popov [unknown]
  • Youngia alaica (Krasch. & Popov) Kamelin [unknown]
  • Youngia alaica Krasch. [unknown]

Description

Askellia alaica (also called Alaica Askellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Askellia alaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Askellia alaica is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. 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

Askellia alaica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Askellia alaica

Askellia alaica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Turkey and Iran.

Askellia alaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Askellia alaica?

Askellia alaica

What is the common name of Askellia alaica?

Alaica Askellia

What is the natural habitat of Askellia alaica?

Askellia alaica is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10312: Based on the initial data import
Hippolit Mikhailovich Krascheninnikov (1884-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasch.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.