Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaica
ID:
1329069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pimenov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 195: 264 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341523

Common Names

  • Schrenkia Alaica
  • Schrenkia
  • Alaica

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Description

Schrenkia alaica (also called Alai schrenkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to temperate regions of Central Asia, and typically grows in open woodland areas. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height, with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schrenkia alaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schrenkia alaica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits that contain numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schrenkia alaica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.

Where to Find Schrenkia alaica

Schrenkia alaica can be found in Central Asia.

Schrenkia alaica FAQ

What is the common name of Schrenkia alaica?

Alaic schrenkia

What is the growth habit of Schrenkia alaica?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall.

What is the natural habitat of Schrenkia alaica?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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,

References

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.