Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
stricta
ID:
627674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cambess.) Al-Shehbaz, O'Kane & R.A.Price

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 300 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627006

Common Names

  • Crucihimalaya stricta
  • Strict Himalayan Cross
  • Stricta Himalayan Cross

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Description

Crucihimalaya stricta (also called upright 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 stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crucihimalaya stricta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucihimalaya stricta 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 stricta

Crucihimalaya stricta is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,500-4,500 meters.

Crucihimalaya stricta FAQ

What are the common names of Crucihimalaya stricta?

Strict Himalayan Knotweed

What is the scientific classification of Crucihimalaya stricta?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Caryophyllales; Family: Polygonaceae; Genus: Crucihimalaya; Species: C. stricta

What is the native range of Crucihimalaya stricta?

Himalayas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2745031: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Robert A. Price (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Price' in the authors string.