Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scarciesii
ID:
1332585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scott Elliot) Cheek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 11(4): e0152110 (10) (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345039



Common Names

  • Karima Scarciesii
  • Scarcies's Karima
  • Scarcies's Orchid


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Description

Karima scarciesii (also called the Scarcies' karima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a blue, five-petalled flower. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Karima scarciesii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Karima scarciesii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Karima scarciesii is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We recommend covering the soil with a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in winter.

Where to Find Karima scarciesii

Karima scarciesii is found in Morocco.

Karima scarciesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Karima scarciesii?

Karima scarciesii

What is the common name of Karima scarciesii?

None

What is the family of Karima scarciesii?

Campanulaceae

Species in the Karima genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.