Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) Roshkova
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 469 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487053
Common Names
- Psylliostachys suworowi
- Psylliostachys Suworowi
- Suworowi Psylliostachys
Synonyms
- Limonium suworowi (Regel) Kuntze [unknown]
- Statice suworowi Regel [unknown]
Description
Psylliostachys suworowi (also called Suvorov's Psylliostachys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psylliostachys suworowi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psylliostachys suworowi has small, yellowish-white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psylliostachys suworowi is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Psylliostachys suworowi
Psylliostachys suworowi is native to Central Asia and can be found growing in dry, grassy areas.
Psylliostachys suworowi FAQ
What is the common name of Psylliostachys suworowi?
Suworow's Psyllium
What is the growth habit of Psylliostachys suworowi?
It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
What is the native range of Psylliostachys suworowi?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.
Species in the Psylliostachys genus
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
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