Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Koch) Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35: 227 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072260
Common Names
- Pontic caucasalia
- Caucasian caucasalia
- Caucasian everlasting
Description
Caucasalia pontica (also called Pontic Caucasalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Caucasalia pontica is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caucasalia pontica has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caucasalia pontica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Caucasalia pontica
Caucasalia pontica is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Caucasalia pontica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caucasalia pontica?
Caucasalia pontica
What is the common name of Caucasalia pontica?
Pontic Caucasalia
What family does Caucasalia pontica belong to?
Asteraceae
Species in the Caucasalia genus
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,