Status:
valid
Authors:
(Edgew.) Al-Shehbaz, O'Kane & R.A.Price
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 301 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627000
Common Names
- Crucihimalaya himalaica
- Himalayan Cross
- Himalaya Cross
Description
Crucihimalaya himalaica (also called Himalayan Crucihimalaya, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crucihimalaya himalaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crucihimalaya himalaica has small yellow flowers with a long slender calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crucihimalaya himalaica is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Cultivation is best done in full sun and well-draining soil. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization.
Where to Find Crucihimalaya himalaica
Crucihimalaya himalaica is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,500-4,500 meters.
Crucihimalaya himalaica FAQ
What are the common names of Crucihimalaya himalaica?
Himalayan Knotweed
What is the scientific classification of Crucihimalaya himalaica?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Caryophyllales; Family: Polygonaceae; Genus: Crucihimalaya; Species: C. himalaica
What is the native range of Crucihimalaya himalaica?
Himalayas
Species in the Crucihimalaya genus
Crucihimalaya bursifolia,
Crucihimalaya rupicola,
Crucihimalaya virgata,
Crucihimalaya axillaris,
Crucihimalaya himalaica,
Crucihimalaya kneuckeri,
Crucihimalaya lasiocarpa,
Crucihimalaya mollissima,
Crucihimalaya ovczinnikovii,
Crucihimalaya stricta,
Crucihimalaya wallichii,
Crucihimalaya tenuisiliqua,
Crucihimalaya tibetica,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,