Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
127491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) W.A.Weber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126820



Common Names

  • Flexuous Askellia
  • Askellia
  • Flexuous Askellia


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Synonyms

  • Barkhausia flexuosa (Ledeb.) DC. [unknown]
  • Youngia glauca Edgew. [unknown]
  • Youngia flexuosa lyrata (Schrenk) O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Askellia melanthera (C.H.An) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Youngia flexuosa flexuosa [unknown]
  • Barkhausia flexuosa flexuosa [unknown]
  • Crepidifolium afghanicum badachschanicum Ikonn. ex Sennikov [unknown]
  • Crepidifolium afghanicum (Podlech) Sennikov [unknown]
  • Crepis glauca Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Crepidifolium afghanicum afghanicum [unknown]
  • Crepis melanthera C.H.An [unknown]
  • Crepis glauca Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Youngia afghanica Podlech [unknown]
  • Prenanthes polymorpha flexuosa Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Youngia flexuosa gigantea (Ledeb.) C.Winkl. ex O.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Crepis krylovii Schischk. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia flexuosa lyrata Schrenk [unknown]
  • Crepis flexuosa (Ledeb.) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Youngia flexuosa Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Crepis flexuosa tenuifolia C.H.An [unknown]
  • Askellia flexuosa tenuifolia (C.H.An) Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Askellia flexuosa (also called Flexuous Askellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Askellia flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Askellia flexuosa has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Askellia flexuosa is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Askellia flexuosa

Askellia flexuosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Askellia flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Askellia flexuosa?

Askellia flexuosa

What is the common name of Askellia flexuosa?

Flexuous Askellia

What type of plant is Askellia flexuosa?

Perennial herb

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-87837: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.