Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dschungarica
ID:
1043619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Shih) L.Martins

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 189 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042957



Common Names

  • Rhaponticoides dschungarica
  • Dschungarica rhaponticoides
  • Dschungarica rhubarb


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Description

Rhaponticoides dschungarica (also called 'Dschungarica Rhaponticoides', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a tall, branched stem. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides dschungarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides dschungarica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides dschungarica is a species of fern native to Central Asia. It is an evergreen fern, meaning it will remain green year-round. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or spores. The spores can be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides dschungarica

Rhaponticoides dschungarica is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.

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 tro-100376243: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Martins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Martins' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.