Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch. & Vved.) Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 1042 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218068
Common Names
- Malacotrich Strigosella
- Strigosella malacotricha
- Strigosella
Description
Strigosella malacotricha (also called Soft-haired Strigosella, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Strigosella malacotricha is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Strigosella malacotricha has white flowers with four petals and a long pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strigosella malacotricha is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Strigosella malacotricha
Strigosella malacotricha can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and in the mountains of Turkey.
Strigosella malacotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strigosella malacotricha?
Strigosella malacotricha
What is the family of Strigosella malacotricha?
Brassicaceae
Where is Strigosella malacotricha native to?
Brazil
Species in the Strigosella genus
Strigosella africana,
Strigosella brevipes,
Strigosella hispida,
Strigosella longipetala,
Strigosella scorpioides,
Strigosella toppinii,
Strigosella cabulica,
Strigosella myrzakulovii,
Strigosella behboudiana,
Strigosella circinata,
Strigosella grandiflora,
Strigosella hyrcanica,
Strigosella intermedia,
Strigosella latifolia,
Strigosella leptopoda,
Strigosella malacotricha,
Strigosella spryginioides,
Strigosella stenopetala,
Strigosella strigosa,
Strigosella tadzhikistanica,
Strigosella tenuissima,
Strigosella trichocarpa,
Strigosella turkestanica,
Strigosella vvedenskyi,
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,