Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
andarabicum
ID:
514292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podl. ex Schiman-Czeika

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 163: 317 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513624

Common Names

  • Andarabicum Acanthophyllum
  • Andarab Acanthophyllum
  • Andarab Acanthophyllum

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Description

Acanthophyllum andarabicum (also called Andarab acanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Afghanistan. It is found in rocky soils, and can reach up to 40 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthophyllum andarabicum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color and texture to any garden. It is also a great choice for rock gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthophyllum andarabicum has white flowers with yellow centers and a pinkish-purple tinge. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthophyllum andarabicum is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Acanthophyllum andarabicum

Acanthophyllum andarabicum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Acanthophyllum andarabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthophyllum andarabicum?

Acanthophyllum andarabicum

What is the common name of Acanthophyllum andarabicum?

Andarab Acanthophyllum

What is the family of Acanthophyllum andarabicum?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Acanthophyllum genus

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2615034: Based on the initial data import
Helene Schiman-Czeika (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiman-Czeika' in the authors string.
Růžena Podlahová (1947-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podl.' in the authors string.