Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
popovii
ID:
1292726

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6302762: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
Grigory A. Preobraschensky (1892-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Preobr.' in the authors string.