Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alaica
ID:
1218818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korsh.) Botsch. & Vved.

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 3: 155 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218156



Common Names

  • Iskandera alaica
  • Alaica Iskandera
  • Alaica's Iskandera


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Description

Iskandera alaica (also called Ala Iskandera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iskandera alaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iskandera alaica is yellow in color, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iskandera alaica is an annual herb that is native to Ala-Tau, Kazakhstan. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Iskandera alaica

Iskandera alaica can be found in Central Asia.

Species in the Iskandera genus

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 tro-4104610: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Korzhinski (1861-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korsh.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.