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
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.
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 Rindera genus
Rindera bungei,
Rindera alaica,
Rindera albida,
Rindera austroechinata,
Rindera caespitosa,
Rindera kuramensis,
Rindera graeca,
Rindera holochiton,
Rindera korshinskyi,
Rindera ferganica,
Rindera lanata,
Rindera coechinata,
Rindera glabrata,
Rindera fornicata,
Rindera dumanii,
Rindera echinata,
Rindera neubaueri,
Rindera media,
Rindera umbellata,
Rindera schlumbergeri,
Rindera oblongifolia,
Rindera ochroleuca,
Rindera oschensis,
Rindera regia,
Rindera tetraspis,
Rindera tianschanica,
Rindera tschotkalensis,
Rindera kuhitangica,
Rindera gymnandra,
Rindera cristulata,
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,