Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
blakelockii
ID:
513881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mobayen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Rev. Taxon. Acanthol. : 309 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513213

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Blakelockii
  • Blakelockii Plume Primrose
  • Blakelockii Acantholimon

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Description

Acantholimon blakelockii (also called Blakelock's Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It grows in open grasslands and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and grey-green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon blakelockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon blakelockii 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 blakelockii 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 blakelockii

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

Acantholimon blakelockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon blakelockii?

Acantholimon blakelockii

What family does Acantholimon blakelockii belong to?

Plumbaginaceae

Where is Acantholimon blakelockii 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-2614628: Based on the initial data import
Sadegh Mobayen (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mobayen' in the authors string.