Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
mollissima
ID:
627671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Al-Shehbaz, O'Kane & R.A.Price

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 299 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627003

Common Names

  • Crucihimalaya mollissima
  • Soft Himalayan Cross
  • Mollissima Himalayan Cross

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Description

Crucihimalaya mollissima (also called soft-leaved Crucihimalaya, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crucihimalaya mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crucihimalaya mollissima has small yellow flowers with a long slender calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucihimalaya mollissima is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Cultivation is best done in full sun and well-draining soil. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization.

Where to Find Crucihimalaya mollissima

Crucihimalaya mollissima is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,500-4,500 meters.

Crucihimalaya mollissima FAQ

What are the common names of Crucihimalaya mollissima?

Soft Himalayan Knotweed

What is the scientific classification of Crucihimalaya mollissima?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Caryophyllales; Family: Polygonaceae; Genus: Crucihimalaya; Species: C. mollissima

What is the native range of Crucihimalaya mollissima?

Himalayas

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2745028: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Robert A. Price (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Price' in the authors string.