Acantholimon balchanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balchanicum
ID:
513877
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korovin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Trudy Turkestansk. Nauchn. Obshch. 1: 79 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513209
Common Names
- Acantholimon Balchanicum
- Balchanicum Plume Primrose
- Balchanicum Acantholimon
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Acantholimon balchanicum (also called Balch 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 balchanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon balchanicum has small white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon balchanicum 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 balchanicum
Acantholimon balchanicum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Acantholimon balchanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon balchanicum?
Acantholimon balchanicum
What family does Acantholimon balchanicum belong to?
Plumbaginaceae
Where is Acantholimon balchanicum native to?
Iran
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-2614624: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.