Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ruthenica
ID:
16677

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016006



Common Names

  • Ruthenian Rhaponticoides
  • Rhaponticoides Ruthenica
  • Ruthenian Rhapontic


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Description

Rhaponticoides ruthenica (also called Russian Rhaponticoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides ruthenica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and grows in full sun or partial shade. It has a long blooming season and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides ruthenica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides ruthenica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides ruthenica

Rhaponticoides ruthenica is native to the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Rhaponticoides ruthenica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides ruthenica?

Rhaponticoides ruthenica

What type of plant is Rhaponticoides ruthenica?

Perennial herb

Where does Rhaponticoides ruthenica grow?

It is native to Central Asia

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.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.