Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
turkestanica
ID:
1218737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Litv.) Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 1045 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218075



Common Names

  • Strigosella turkestanica
  • Turkestan Strigosella
  • Turkestanica Strigosella


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Description

Strigosella turkestanica (also called Turkestan 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 turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strigosella turkestanica has white flowers with four petals and a long pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strigosella turkestanica 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 turkestanica

Strigosella turkestanica can be found in Central Asia.

Strigosella turkestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strigosella turkestanica?

Strigosella turkestanica

What is the family of Strigosella turkestanica?

Brassicaceae

Where is Strigosella turkestanica native to?

Brazil

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

Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:290222-1: Based on the initial data import