Rindera graeca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graeca
ID:
403295
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 30 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402627
Common Names
- Rindera graeca
- Graeca Rindera
- Rindera Graeca
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- Mattia graeca A.DC. [unknown]
- Mattia bracteata Orph. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Mattia schmidtii Heldr. [unknown]
- Cynoglossum graecum (A.DC.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
Description
Rindera graeca (also called Greek 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 graeca 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 graeca 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rindera graeca 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 graeca
Rindera graeca can be found in Central Asia.
Rindera graeca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rindera graeca?
Rindera graeca
Where is Rindera graeca found?
It is found in Central Asia, Siberia, and the Himalayas
What is the growth habit of Rindera graeca?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2422660: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.