Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
fedorovii
ID:
513958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tamamsch. & Mirzoeva

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Armyanskoi S.S.R. 21(4): 184 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513290

Common Names

  • Acantholimon fedorovii
  • Fedorov's Thrift
  • Fedorov's Sea Pink

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Description

Acantholimon fedorovii (also called Fedorov's Plume, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon fedorovii 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 fedorovii 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 fedorovii 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 fedorovii

Acantholimon fedorovii can be found in Turkey.

Acantholimon fedorovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon fedorovii?

Acantholimon fedorovii

What is the common name of Acantholimon fedorovii?

Fedorovii

What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon fedorovii?

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-2614706: Based on the initial data import
Sofya Georgiyevna Tamamshyan (1900-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tamamsch.' in the authors string.
Nina Vasilevna Mirzoeva (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirzoeva' in the authors string.