Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mykalea
ID:
84831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hub.-Mor.) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 690. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084160



Common Names

  • Mykalea Rhaponticoides
  • Rhaponticoides Mykalea
  • Mykalea Rhaponticoides Vine


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea mykalea Hub.-Mor. [unknown]

Description

Rhaponticoides mykalea (also called Rhaponticoides mycalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides mykalea is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides mykalea is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides mykalea is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides mykalea

Rhaponticoides mykalea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Rhaponticoides mykalea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides mykalea?

Rhaponticoides mykalea

What is the natural habitat of Rhaponticoides mykalea?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Rhaponticoides mykalea?

Late spring to early summer

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.
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.