Acantholimon chrysostegium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysostegium
ID:
513917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 108: 46 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513249
Common Names
- Chrysostegium Spurge
- Chrysostegium Acantholimon
- Chrysostegium Glaucous
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Acantholimon chrysostegium (also called Chrysostegium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it typically grows in rocky, sunny areas. It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon chrysostegium is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acantholimon chrysostegium 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.
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Acantholimon chrysostegium is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Acantholimon chrysostegium
Acantholimon chrysostegium can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Acantholimon chrysostegium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon chrysostegium?
Acantholimon chrysostegium
What are the common names of Acantholimon chrysostegium?
Golden-flowered Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon chrysostegium?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2614669: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Helene Schiman-Czeika (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiman-Czeika' in the authors string.