Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kurroa
ID:
475531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 47 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474863



Common Names

  • Picrorhiza kurroa
  • Kutki
  • Kurroa


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Description

Picrorhiza kurroa (also called kutki, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picrorhiza kurroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picrorhiza kurroa has small white flowers with 5 petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrorhiza kurroa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Picrorhiza kurroa

Picrorhiza kurroa can be found in the Himalayan Mountains, India, and Nepal.

Picrorhiza kurroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picrorhiza kurroa?

Picrorhiza kurroa

What type of plant is Picrorhiza kurroa?

Picrorhiza kurroa is a perennial herb

Where is Picrorhiza kurroa found?

Picrorhiza kurroa is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan

Species in the Picrorhiza genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808408-1: 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].