Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
iliense
ID:
551027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 19: 171 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550359

Common Names

  • Arthrophytum Iliense
  • Iliense Arthrophytum
  • Iliense Joint-Fir

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Synonyms

  • Anabasis iliense (Iljin) Korovin & Mironov [unknown]

Description

Arthrophytum iliense (also called Iles' Arthrophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrophytum iliense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treatment of fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthrophytum iliense is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrophytum iliense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Arthrophytum iliense

Arthrophytum iliense can be found in the deserts of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Arthrophytum iliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrophytum iliense?

Arthrophytum iliense

What is the common name of Arthrophytum iliense?

Iliense

What is the habitat of Arthrophytum iliense?

It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References