Acantholimon gontscharovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gontscharovii
ID:
513983
Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerniak.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 44: 95. 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513315
Common Names
- Acantholimon gontscharovii
- Gontscharov's Thrift
- Gontscharov's Sea Pink
Searching for Acantholimon gontscharovii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon gontscharovii (also called Gontscharov's 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 gontscharovii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon gontscharovii has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, shiny, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Searching for Acantholimon gontscharovii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon gontscharovii 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 gontscharovii
Acantholimon gontscharovii can be found in Turkey.
Acantholimon gontscharovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon gontscharovii?
Acantholimon gontscharovii
What are the common names of Acantholimon gontscharovii?
Gontscharov's Acantholimon, or Gontscharov's Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon gontscharovii?
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-2614731: Based on the initial data import
Ekaterina Georgiewna Czerniakowska (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerniak.' in the authors string.