Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 622 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513244
Common Names
- Acantholimon Cephalotes
- Cephalotes Acantholimon
- Acantholimon Cephalotes
Synonyms
- Acantholimon cephalotum St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Armeriastrum cephalotes Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acantholimon cephalotes (also called Cephalotes 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 cephalotes has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acantholimon cephalotes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon cephalotes 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 cephalotes
Acantholimon cephalotes can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Acantholimon cephalotes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon cephalotes?
Acantholimon cephalotes
What are the common names of Acantholimon cephalotes?
Head-flowered Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon cephalotes?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia
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,