Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
armenum
ID:
513854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & A.Huet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 64 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513186

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Armenum
  • Armenum Plume Primrose
  • Armenum Acantholimon

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon baltanense Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Acantholimon caryophyllaceum Hausskn. ex Bunge [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum armenum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum balansae Kuntze [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum baltanense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum hausknechtii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon armenum (also called Armenian Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Armenia, and typically grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon armenum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acantholimon armenum var. balansae Boiss. & A.Huet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon armenum has yellow flowers with white centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon armenum 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 armenum

Acantholimon armenum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Acantholimon armenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon armenum?

Acantholimon armenum

What is the common name of Acantholimon armenum?

Armenian thorny thrift

Where is Acantholimon armenum 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-2614602: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alfred Huet du Pavillon (1829-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Huet' in the authors string.