Status:
valid
Authors:
(Preobr.) Czerep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR 154 (1981):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291952
Common Names
- Allochrusa transhyrcana
- Transhyrcanian Catchfly
- Catchfly
Description
Allochrusa transhyrcana (also called Trans-Hyrcanian Allochrusa, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody base. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Allochrusa transhyrcana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allochrusa transhyrcana is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, hairy stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allochrusa transhyrcana is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Allochrusa transhyrcana
Allochrusa transhyrcana can be found in the mountains of western China.
Allochrusa transhyrcana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allochrusa transhyrcana?
Allochrusa transhyrcana
What is the family of Allochrusa transhyrcana?
Brassicaceae
What is the distribution of Allochrusa transhyrcana?
Central Asia
Species in the Allochrusa genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,