Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) K.J.Kim
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 195 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060681
Common Names
- Wright's Krigia
- Wright Krigia
- Krigia wrightii
Synonyms
- Serinia wrightii (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
- Apogon wrightii A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Krigia wrightii (also called Wright's Krigia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Krigia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Krigia wrightii has yellow flowers, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krigia wrightii is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The rootstock should be divided into small sections and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Krigia wrightii
Krigia wrightii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, and disturbed sites.
Krigia wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Krigia wrightii?
Krigia wrightii
What is the common name of Krigia wrightii?
Wright's Dwarf Dandelion
Where is Krigia wrightii native to?
North America
Species in the Krigia genus
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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,