Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
turcomanicum
ID:
28069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 174 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027398



Common Names

  • Seriphidium turcomanicum
  • Turcomanic Seriphidium
  • Turcomanic's Seriphidium


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Synonyms

  • Artemisia turcomanica Gand. [unknown]

Description

Seriphidium turcomanicum (also called Turcoman thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with spiny, blue-tinged leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphidium turcomanicum is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seriphidium turcomanicum is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphidium turcomanicum is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Seriphidium turcomanicum

Seriphidium turcomanicum is native to Central Asia. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Seriphidium turcomanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphidium turcomanicum?

Seriphidium turcomanicum

What is the common name of Seriphidium turcomanicum?

Turkmenian wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium turcomanicum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Seriphidium genus

Seriphidium glaucinum, Seriphidium tenuisectum, Seriphidium scotinum, Seriphidium ramosum, Seriphidium elongatum, Seriphidium mongolorum, Seriphidium nutans, Seriphidium tecti-mundi, Seriphidium densiflorum, Seriphidium lercheanum, Seriphidium tianschanicum, Seriphidium santolinum, Seriphidium amoenum, Seriphidium vermiculatum, Seriphidium tauricum, Seriphidium herba-alba, Seriphidium oranense, Seriphidium gurganicum, Seriphidium stenocephalum, Seriphidium kaschgaricum, Seriphidium eremophilum, Seriphidium turcomanicum, Seriphidium validum, Seriphidium thomsonianum, Seriphidium baldshuanicum, Seriphidium halophilum, Seriphidium nigricans, Seriphidium bicolor, Seriphidium rhodanthum, Seriphidium arenicola, Seriphidium balchanorum, Seriphidium junceum, Seriphidium badghysi, Seriphidium oliverianum, Seriphidium kasakorum, Seriphidium czukavinae, Seriphidium minchunense, Seriphidium ciniforme, Seriphidium camelorum, Seriphidium gracilescens, Seriphidium vallesiacum, Seriphidium ifranensis, Seriphidium aucheri, Seriphidium fulvellum, Seriphidium transiliense, Seriphidium brevifolium, Seriphidium mogoltavicum, Seriphidium maritimum, Seriphidium gypsaceum, Seriphidium compactum,

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

Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248473-1: Based on the initial data import