Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krasch.) Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 315 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044412
Common Names
- Tianschanica
- Cancrinia
- Cancrinia tianschanica
Description
Cancrinia tianschanica (also called Tianshan Cancrinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Tianshan Mountains region. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are covered in white hairs. It typically grows in rocky areas, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cancrinia tianschanica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cancrinia tianschanica is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cancrinia tianschanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Cancrinia tianschanica
Cancrinia tianschanica is native to the Tianshan Mountains in Central Asia. It can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and shrublands.
Cancrinia tianschanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cancrinia tianschanica?
Cancrinia tianschanica
What is the common name of Cancrinia tianschanica?
Cancrinia
Where is Cancrinia tianschanica native to?
Central Asia
Species in the Cancrinia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,