Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
razdorskyi
ID:
84261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Karjagin ex Sosn.) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 51(1): 146. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083590



Common Names

  • Rhaponticoides razdorskyi
  • Razdorsky's Rhaponticoides
  • Razdorsky's Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea razdorskyi Karjagin ex Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi (also called Razdorsky's Rhaponticoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a creeping rhizome and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is best propagated from seed, though it can also be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides razdorskyi

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is native to the Caucasus region. It can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Armenia.

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi FAQ

What are the characteristics of Rhaponticoides razdorskyi?

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. Its flowers are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its fruits are achenes.

What is the habitat of Rhaponticoides razdorskyi?

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is found in moist meadows, steppes, and forest edges in the mountains of Central Asia.

What is the conservation status of Rhaponticoides razdorskyi?

Rhaponticoides razdorskyi is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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.
Dmitrii Ivanovich Sosnowsky (1886-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosn.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.
Ivan Ivanovich Karyagin (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karjagin' in the authors string.