Acantholimon diapensioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diapensioides
ID:
513934
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 624 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513266
Common Names
- Diapensioides Spurge
- Diapensioides Acantholimon
- Diapensioides Glaucous
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- Armeriastrum diapensioides (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acantholimon diapensioides (also called Diapensioides, 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, white flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon diapensioides 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 diapensioides 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon diapensioides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat of foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acantholimon diapensioides
Acantholimon diapensioides is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Acantholimon diapensioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon diapensioides?
Acantholimon diapensioides
What are the common names of Acantholimon diapensioides?
Diapensia-like Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon diapensioides?
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-2614684: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.