Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
agropyroideum
ID:
513821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mobayen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Rev. Taxon. Acanthol. : 301 175 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513153

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Agropyroideum
  • Agropyroideum Acantholimon
  • Acantholimon Agropyroideum

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Description

Acantholimon agropyroideum (also called Agropyrum Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon agropyroideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon agropyroideum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon agropyroideum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acantholimon agropyroideum

Acantholimon agropyroideum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Acantholimon agropyroideum FAQ

What type of soil does Acantholimon agropyroideum prefer?

Acantholimon agropyroideum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Acantholimon agropyroideum?

Acantholimon agropyroideum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Acantholimon agropyroideum need?

Acantholimon agropyroideum prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Species in the Acantholimon genus

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2614573: Based on the initial data import
Sadegh Mobayen (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mobayen' in the authors string.