Caucasalia macrophylla
(M.Bieb.) B.Nord.
Asteraceae
Adenostyles macrophylla (M.Bieb.) Czerep.
Adenostyles rhombifolia (Willd.) Pimenov
Cacalia caucasica Hoffm.
Cacalia macrophylla M.Bieb.
Cacalia rhombifolia Willd.
Cineraria caucasica Hoffm.
Pojarkovia macrophylla (M.Bieb.) Askerova
Senecio platyphyllus DC.
Senecio rhombifolius Sch.Bip.
Common Name:
General Information
Caucasalia macrophylla is a herbaceous perennial plant producing a solitary, erect stem from a rhizomatous rootstock; it can grow around 70 - 200cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
74- Title
- Flora of the USSR.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Komarov. V. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Israel Program for Scientific Translation
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
W. Asia - northern Turkey, the Caucasus
Habitat
Alpine meadows, scrubland, banks of mountain streams, mixed pine birch-beech and mountain pine forests, talus; at elevations from 1,800 - 2,500 metres[
74- Title
- Flora of the USSR.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Komarov. V. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Israel Program for Scientific Translation
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 1.20 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The rhizomes and leaves contain the alkaloid platyphylline, which is similar to atropine. It dilates the pupil, and is used medicinally in Ukraine[
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
,
74- Title
- Flora of the USSR.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Komarov. V. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Israel Program for Scientific Translation
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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