Status:
valid
Authors:
(Preobr.) Ovcz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 10(7): 50 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292064
Common Names
- Kuhitangia Popovii
- Popovii
- Kuhitangia
Description
Kuhitangia popovii (also called Popov'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 popovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kuhitangia popovii 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 popovii 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 popovii
Kuhitangia popovii can be found in the mountains of western China.
Kuhitangia popovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kuhitangia popovii?
Kuhitangia popovii
What is the common name of Kuhitangia popovii?
Popov's sandwort
What is the natural habitat of Kuhitangia popovii?
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,