Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Turkest. iv. 267 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077320
Common Names
- Russowia sogdiana
- Russowia
- Sogdiana
Synonyms
- Russowia crupinoides C.Winkl. [unknown]
- Plagiobasis sogdiana Bunge [unknown]
Description
Russowia sogdiana (also called 'Sogdian Russowia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Russowia sogdiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Russowia sogdiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Russowia sogdiana is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Russowia sogdiana
Russowia sogdiana is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky areas.
Russowia sogdiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Russowia sogdiana?
Russowia sogdiana
What is the family of Russowia sogdiana?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Russowia sogdiana?
Dry slopes and meadows, steppe, semi-deserts, and rocky places
Species in the Russowia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,