Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
medwedewii
ID:
1139454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albov

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 435 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138792

Common Names

  • Rhamphicarpa medwedewii
  • Medwedew's Grass
  • Medwedew's Grass

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Description

Rhamphicarpa medwedewii (also called Medwedew's Rhamphicarpa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves and a terminal inflorescence. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamphicarpa medwedewii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhamphicarpa medwedewii is a small yellow flower with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamphicarpa medwedewii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Rhamphicarpa medwedewii

Rhamphicarpa medwedewii is native to the Caucasus Mountains and can be found in the wild.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808690-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].