Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
afghanicus
ID:
1259776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Wendelbo

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Aarbok Univ. Bergen, Mat.-Naturvitensk. Ser. 1963(18): 28 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259114



Common Names

  • Afghanicus Trollius
  • Trollius of Afghanicus
  • Afghanicus' Trollius


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Description

Trollius afghanicus (also called Afghan Globeflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Afghanistan, where it is found in the mountains. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Trollius afghanicus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trollius afghanicus are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trollius afghanicus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate temperatures below 50°F (10°C).

Where to Find Trollius afghanicus

Trollius afghanicus can be found in Afghanistan.

Trollius afghanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trollius afghanicus?

Trollius afghanicus

What is the common name of Trollius afghanicus?

Afghan Globeflower

What is the natural habitat of Trollius afghanicus?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Trollius genus

Trollius vicarius, Trollius uniflorus, Trollius sikkimensis, Trollius vitalii, Trollius membranostylis, Trollius macropetalus, Trollius citrinus, Trollius chinensis, Trollius apertus, Trollius ilmenensis, Trollius hondoensis, Trollius europaeus, Trollius asiaticus, Trollius laxus, Trollius hybridus, Trollius chartosepalus, Trollius dschungaricus, Trollius komarovii, Trollius kytmanovii, Trollius lilacinus, Trollius ranunculinus, Trollius sajanensis, Trollius sibiricus, Trollius yunnanensis, Trollius pumilus, Trollius buddae, Trollius farreri, Trollius ranunculoides, Trollius vaginatus, Trollius taihasenzanensis, Trollius altaicus, Trollius ledebourii, Trollius micranthus, Trollius riederianus, Trollius afghanicus, Trollius acaulis, Trollius soyaensis, Trollius teshioensis, Trollius rebunensis, Trollius shinanensis,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715065-1: Based on the initial data import