Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
403290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 106 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402622



Common Names

  • Rindera caespitosa
  • Caespitosa Rindera
  • Rindera Caespitosa


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Synonyms

  • Mattia caespitosa A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum caespitosum (A.DC.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Rindera caespitosa (also called Tufted Rindera, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rindera caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rindera caespitosa is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rindera caespitosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Rindera caespitosa

Rindera caespitosa can be found in Central Asia.

Rindera caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rindera caespitosa?

Rindera caespitosa

Where is Rindera caespitosa found?

It is found in Central Asia, Siberia, and the Himalayas

What is the growth habit of Rindera caespitosa?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,