Rochelia chitralensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chitralensis
ID:
402170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.J.Nasir
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 23: 290 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401502
Common Names
- Rochelia Chitralensis
- Chitral Plant
- Chitral Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rochelia chitralensis (also called 'Chitral Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a glossy texture.
Uses & Benefits
Rochelia chitralensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rochelia chitralensis are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rochelia chitralensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rochelia chitralensis
Rochelia chitralensis can be found in Pakistan.
Rochelia chitralensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochelia chitralensis?
Rochelia chitralensis
What is the common name of Rochelia chitralensis?
Chitral rochelia
Where is Rochelia chitralensis found?
Rochelia chitralensis is found in the western Pacific Ocean
Species in the Rochelia genus
Rochelia chitralensis, Rochelia claviculata, Rochelia disperma, Rochelia cancellata, Rochelia campanulata, Rochelia pamirica, Rochelia persica, Rochelia laxa, Rochelia leiosperma, Rochelia mirheydari, Rochelia pygmaea, Rochelia retrosepala, Rochelia bungei, Rochelia cardiosepala, Rochelia jackabaghi, Rochelia leiocarpa, Rochelia peduncularis, Rochelia rectipes, Rochelia disperma, Rochelia stylaris,
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
Yasin J. Nasir (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.J.Nasir' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960740-1: Based on the initial data import