Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsky
Source:
ksu
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 23: 199 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410935
Common Names
- Trachelanthus Korolkowii
- Korolkow's Trachelanthus
- Korolkow's Trachelanthus
Synonyms
- Lindelofia korolkowii Brand [unknown]
- Cynoglossum korolkowii (Lipsky) Greuter & Stier [unknown]
Description
Trachelanthus korolkowii (also called Korolkow's pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single flower head with yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Trachelanthus korolkowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trachelanthus korolkowii are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachelanthus korolkowii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Trachelanthus korolkowii
Trachelanthus korolkowii can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Trachelanthus korolkowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachelanthus korolkowii?
Trachelanthus korolkowii
What is the natural habitat of Trachelanthus korolkowii?
Trachelanthus korolkowii is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the common names of Trachelanthus korolkowii?
Common names for Trachelanthus korolkowii include marsh pipewort, marshwort, and water pipewort.
Species in the Trachelanthus genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,