Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kurbanov) Kovalevsk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 24: 169 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094068
Common Names
- Kjurendaghi Sclerorhachis
- Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi
- Kjurendaghi's Sclerorhachis
Description
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi (also called 'Kjurendaghi Sclerorhachis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or seeds.
Where to Find Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi?
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
What kind of soil is best for Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi?
Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the best time to plant Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi?
It is best to plant Sclerorhachis kjurendaghi in the spring or fall.
Species in the Sclerorhachis genus
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,