Acantholimon alexandri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexandri
ID:
513832
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fed.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 33: 34 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513164
Common Names
- Acantholimon Alexandri
- Alexandri's Plume Primrose
- Alexandri's Acantholimon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon alexandri (also called Alexander's Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Iran, and typically grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon alexandri 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 alexandri has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon alexandri 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 alexandri
Acantholimon alexandri can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Acantholimon alexandri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon alexandri?
Acantholimon alexandri
What is the common name of Acantholimon alexandri?
Alexandrian thorny thrift
Where is Acantholimon alexandri native to?
Turkey
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-2614583: Based on the initial data import
Andrey A. Fedorov (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fed.' in the authors string.