Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
birandii
ID:
513880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doğan & Akaydın

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 482 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513212

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Birandii
  • Birandii Plume Primrose
  • Birandii Acantholimon

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Description

Acantholimon birandii (also called Birand's 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 birandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon birandii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon birandii is a perennial plant that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or division and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Acantholimon birandii

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

Acantholimon birandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon birandii?

Acantholimon birandii

What family does Acantholimon birandii belong to?

Plumbaginaceae

Where is Acantholimon birandii 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-2614627: Based on the initial data import
Musa Doğan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doğan' in the authors string.
Galip Akaydın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akaydın' in the authors string.