Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
altaica
ID:
1218360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pobed.) Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1968: 142 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217698



Common Names

  • Smelowskia Altaica
  • Altai Smelowskia
  • Altai False-Sarsaparilla


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Description

Smelowskia altaica (also called Altaic Smelowskia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Siberia. It has small, white flowers and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Smelowskia altaica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smelowskia altaica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smelowskia altaica is a perennial plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants will flower in late summer and can be propagated by division in autumn.

Where to Find Smelowskia altaica

Smelowskia altaica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Smelowskia altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smelowskia altaica?

Smelowskia altaica

What is the common name of Smelowskia altaica?

Altaic Smelowskia

What is the natural habitat of Smelowskia altaica?

Altaic Mountains of Russia and Mongolia

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-4103888: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Yevgenia Pobedimova (1898-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pobed.' in the authors string.