Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
similiflora
ID:
7323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kolak.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 206(1-4): 27 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006652



Common Names

  • Caucasalia similiflora
  • Similar-flowered Caucasalia
  • Similar-flowered Caucasian


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Synonyms

  • Senecio similiflorus Kolak. [unknown]
  • Adenostyles similiflorus (Kolak.) Konechn. [unknown]

Description

Caucasalia similiflora (also called Similar-flowered caucasalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has a stout stem and its leaves are oval and toothed. It is found in meadows, pastures and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caucasalia similiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat respiratory disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caucasalia similiflora is a small, yellowish-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caucasalia similiflora is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clump in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the root clump in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Caucasalia similiflora

Caucasalia similiflora can be found in the Caucasus region, from Georgia to Azerbaijan and east to Kazakhstan.

Caucasalia similiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caucasalia similiflora?

Caucasalia similiflora

What is the family of Caucasalia similiflora?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Caucasalia similiflora?

Similar-Flowered Caucasalia

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-106411: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Alfred Kolakovski (1906-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolak.' in the authors string.