Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Tamamsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxv. 112 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062570
Common Names
- Kemulariella caucasica
- Caucasian Kemulariella
- Kemulariella
Description
Kemulariella caucasica (also called Caucasian Kemulariella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with the leaves being lanceolate in shape and up to 10 cm long. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry grasslands, steppes and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Kemulariella caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kemulariella caucasica is white in color, with five petals and a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings of Kemulariella caucasica have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kemulariella caucasica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Kemulariella caucasica
Kemulariella caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Kemulariella caucasica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kemulariella caucasica?
Kemulariella caucasica
What is the natural habitat of Kemulariella caucasica?
Mountainous regions in the Caucasus
What is the flowering period of Kemulariella caucasica?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Kemulariella 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,