Acantholimon argyrostachyum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyrostachyum
ID:
513852
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 108: 70 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513184
Common Names
- Acantholimon Argyrostachyum
- Argyrostachyum Plume Primrose
- Argyrostachyum Acantholimon
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Acantholimon argyrostachyum (also called Silver-Spike 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 argyrostachyum 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 argyrostachyum has pink 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 argyrostachyum is a slow-growing, succulent-like plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering and keep the plant in a cool, dry environment.
Where to Find Acantholimon argyrostachyum
Acantholimon argyrostachyum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Acantholimon argyrostachyum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon argyrostachyum?
Acantholimon argyrostachyum
What is the common name of Acantholimon argyrostachyum?
Silver-spiked thorny thrift
Where is Acantholimon argyrostachyum 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-2614600: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Helene Schiman-Czeika (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiman-Czeika' in the authors string.