Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
erinaceum
ID:
513949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jaub. & Spach) Lincz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 370 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513281

Common Names

  • Acantholimon erinaceum
  • Hedgehog Thrift
  • Hedgehog Sea Pink

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon parsianum Lincz. [unknown]
  • Acantholimon purpureum Parsa [unknown]
  • Acantholimon roseum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Acantholimon rubellum Boiss. ex Bunge [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum erinaceum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon erinaceum (also called Erinaceum, 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 erinaceum 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

Acantholimon erinaceum has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon erinaceum 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 erinaceum

Acantholimon erinaceum 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 erinaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon erinaceum?

Acantholimon erinaceum

What is the common name of Acantholimon erinaceum?

Erinaceum

What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon erinaceum?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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-2614699: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Igor Linchevski (1908-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lincz.' in the authors string.