Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
diversifolium
ID:
513937

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwarz & F.K.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia 3: 43 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513269

Common Names

  • Acantholimon diversifolium
  • Variegated Thrift
  • Variegated Sea Pink

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Description

Acantholimon diversifolium (also called Diversifolium, 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 diversifolium 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 diversifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon diversifolium 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 diversifolium

Acantholimon diversifolium 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 diversifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon diversifolium?

Acantholimon diversifolium

What are the common names of Acantholimon diversifolium?

Diverse-leaved Thrift

What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon diversifolium?

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-2614687: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Anton Schwarz (1900-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwarz' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Meyer (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Mey.' in the authors string.