Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 299: 1002 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335903
Common Names
- Elwendia Capusii
- Capusii Elwendia
- Elwendia
Description
Elwendia capusii (also called Capus' elwendia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elwendia capusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elwendia capusii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elwendia capusii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Elwendia capusii
Elwendia capusii is native to Uzbekistan and can be found in the wild in the southern and western regions of the country.
Elwendia capusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elwendia capusii?
Elwendia capusii
What are the common names of Elwendia capusii?
Elwendia, Capus' Elwendia
Where is Elwendia capusii found?
Elwendia capusii is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.
Species in the Elwendia genus
Elwendia caroides,
Elwendia afghanica,
Elwendia alata,
Elwendia angreni,
Elwendia badachschanica,
Elwendia cabulica,
Elwendia capusii,
Elwendia chaerophylloides,
Elwendia cylindrica,
Elwendia fedtschenkoana,
Elwendia hissarica,
Elwendia intermedia,
Elwendia kopetdagensis,
Elwendia kuhitangi,
Elwendia latiloba,
Elwendia lindbergii,
Elwendia longipes,
Elwendia persica,
Elwendia salsa,
Elwendia sary-cheleki,
Elwendia seravschanica,
Elwendia setacea,
Elwendia stewartiana,
Elwendia vaginata,
Elwendia wolffii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,