Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
17384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 689. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016713



Common Names

  • Alpine Rhaponticoides
  • Rhaponticoides alpina
  • Alpine's Rhaponticoides


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea baldensis Pers. [unknown]
  • Centaurea alpina L. [unknown]

Description

Rhaponticoides alpina (also called 'Alpine Rhaponticoides', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes. It has a hairy stem and yellow-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides alpina is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides alpina is a yellow-white disc flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides alpina is a perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides alpina

Rhaponticoides alpina can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Rhaponticoides alpina FAQ

What are the common names of Rhaponticoides alpina?

Common names of Rhaponticoides alpina include Alpine Meadow Rue, Alpine Meadow-rue, and Alpine Meadow Rue Plant.

What is the scientific classification of Rhaponticoides alpina?

The scientific classification of Rhaponticoides alpina is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Division: Magnoliophyta; Class: Magnoliopsida; Order: Ranunculales; Family: Ranunculaceae; Genus: Rhaponticoides; Species: R. alpina.

What is the growth habit of Rhaponticoides alpina?

Rhaponticoides alpina is an evergreen, perennial plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has a single, erect stem and produces small, white flowers.

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.