Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riedelii
ID:
49495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(3): 240. 1884 [1 May 1884]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048824



Common Names

  • Isostigma riedelii
  • Riedel's Isostigma
  • Riedel's False-Foxglove


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Description

Isostigma riedelii (also called Riedel's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Isostigma riedelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isostigma riedelii has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isostigma riedelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Isostigma riedelii

Isostigma riedelii is native to the mountains of Central Europe, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovakia.

Isostigma riedelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isostigma riedelii?

Isostigma riedelii

What is the family of Isostigma riedelii?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Isostigma riedelii?

South America

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-14733: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.