Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
astragalinum
ID:
513864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mobayen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513196

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Astragalinum
  • Astragalinum Plume Primrose
  • Astragalinum Acantholimon

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Description

Acantholimon astragalinum (also called Astragalus 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 astragalinum 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 astragalinum 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 astragalinum 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 astragalinum

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

Acantholimon astragalinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon astragalinum?

Acantholimon astragalinum

What is the common name of Acantholimon astragalinum?

Astragal-like thorny thrift

Where is Acantholimon astragalinum 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-2614611: Based on the initial data import
Sadegh Mobayen (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mobayen' in the authors string.