Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 274. 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292301
Common Names
- Pycnophyllum kobalanthum
- Kobalanth Pycnophyllum
- Kobalanth Pycnophylla
Description
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum (also called 'Kobalan Pycnophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with small, white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum 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
The flower of Pycnophyllum kobalanthum 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
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum 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 Pycnophyllum kobalanthum
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum is found in the mountains of the western Himalayas, in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China.
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllum kobalanthum?
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum
What type of plant is Pycnophyllum kobalanthum?
Herb
Where is Pycnophyllum kobalanthum found?
India
Species in the Pycnophyllum genus
Pycnophyllum argentinum,
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum,
Pycnophyllum stuebelii,
Pycnophyllum bryoides,
Pycnophyllum convexum,
Pycnophyllum lechlerianum,
Pycnophyllum pilgerianum,
Pycnophyllum carinatum,
Pycnophyllum horizontale,
Pycnophyllum peruvianum,
Pycnophyllum aristatum,
Pycnophyllum aschersonianum,
Pycnophyllum filiforme,
Pycnophyllum glomeratum,
Pycnophyllum holleanum,
Pycnophyllum leptothamnum,
Pycnophyllum macropetalum,
Pycnophyllum macrophyllum,
Pycnophyllum markgrafianum,
Pycnophyllum mattfeldii,
Pycnophyllum molle,
Pycnophyllum tetrastichum,
Pycnophyllum weberbaueri,
Pycnophyllum spathulatum,
Pycnophyllum kobalanthum,
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,