Acantholimon glabratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabratum
ID:
513977
Status:
valid
Authors:
Assadi
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 11: 35 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513309
Common Names
- Acantholimon glabratum
- Smooth Thrift
- Smooth Sea Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon glabratum (also called Glabrous Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon glabratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon glabratum has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, shiny, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon glabratum 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 glabratum
Acantholimon glabratum can be found in Turkey.
Acantholimon glabratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon glabratum?
Acantholimon glabratum
What are the common names of Acantholimon glabratum?
Smooth Acantholimon, or Smooth Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon glabratum?
It is native to the mountains of the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran
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-2614724: Based on the initial data import
Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.