Acantholimon glutinosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosum
ID:
513980
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 166 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513312
Common Names
- Acantholimon glutinosum
- Sticky Thrift
- Sticky Sea Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon glutinosum (also called Glutinous 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 glutinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon glutinosum 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 glutinosum 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 glutinosum
Acantholimon glutinosum can be found in Turkey.
Acantholimon glutinosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon glutinosum?
Acantholimon glutinosum
What are the common names of Acantholimon glutinosum?
Sticky Acantholimon, or Sticky Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon glutinosum?
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-2614729: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.