Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
brachystachyum
ID:
513889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 18(7): 51 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513221

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Brachystachyum
  • Brachystachyum Plume Primrose
  • Brachystachyum Acantholimon

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon kurdicum Bunge [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum brachystachyum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum kurdicum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon brachystachyum (also called Short-spiked Plume, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon brachystachyum has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a tuft of hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon brachystachyum 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 brachystachyum

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

Acantholimon brachystachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon brachystachyum?

Acantholimon brachystachyum

What family does Acantholimon brachystachyum belong to?

Plumbaginaceae

Where is Acantholimon brachystachyum 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-2614636: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.