Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 69 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402183
Common Names
- Rhabdosciadium aucheri
- Aucher's Wild Petunia
- Aucher's Ruellia
Synonyms
- Rhabdosciadium stenophyllum Boiss. & Hausskn. [unknown]
Description
Rhabdosciadium aucheri (also called Aucher's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Turkey and Iran. It grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhabdosciadium aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhabdosciadium aucheri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhabdosciadium aucheri is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rhabdosciadium aucheri
Rhabdosciadium aucheri can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Rhabdosciadium aucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhabdosciadium aucheri?
Rhabdosciadium aucheri
What is the family of Rhabdosciadium aucheri?
Apiaceae
What is the habitat of Rhabdosciadium aucheri?
Dry woodland and scrub
Species in the Rhabdosciadium genus
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,