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Common Names
- Kuhitangia Knorringiana
- Knorringiana
- Kuhitangia
Description
Kuhitangia knorringiana (also called Knorring's Kuhitangia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Siberia. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kuhitangia knorringiana has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kuhitangia knorringiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kuhitangia knorringiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).
Where to Find Kuhitangia knorringiana
Kuhitangia knorringiana can be found in the mountains of western China.
Kuhitangia knorringiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kuhitangia knorringiana?
Kuhitangia knorringiana
What is the common name of Kuhitangia knorringiana?
Knorring's sandwort
What is the natural habitat of Kuhitangia knorringiana?
Dry, sandy or gravelly soils
Species in the Kuhitangia 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,