Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 533 (1954 publ. 1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292331
Common Names
- Krauseola gillettii
- Gillett's Krauseola
- Gillett's Knotweed
Description
Krauseola gillettii (also called Gillett's Krauseola, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Krauseola gillettii has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Krauseola gillettii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krauseola gillettii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.
Where to Find Krauseola gillettii
Krauseola gillettii is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Krauseola gillettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Krauseola gillettii?
Krauseola gillettii
What type of plant is Krauseola gillettii?
Herb
Where is Krauseola gillettii found?
India
Species in the Krauseola 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,