Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
esfandiarii
ID:
513954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 108: 140 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513286

Common Names

  • Acantholimon esfandiarii
  • Esfandiar's Thrift
  • Esfandiar's Sea Pink

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Description

Acantholimon esfandiarii (also called Esfandiarii, 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 esfandiarii 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

Acantholimon esfandiarii 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 esfandiarii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Acantholimon esfandiarii

Acantholimon esfandiarii can be found in Iran.

Acantholimon esfandiarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon esfandiarii?

Acantholimon esfandiarii

What is the common name of Acantholimon esfandiarii?

Esfandiarii

What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon esfandiarii?

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-2614702: 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.