Acantholimon halophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halophilum
ID:
513993
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bokhari
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 297 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513325
Common Names
- Halophilum Spurge
- Halophilum Acantholimon
- Halophilum Glaucous
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon halophilum (also called Salt-loving Spurge, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that is native to Turkey and Iran. It has grey-green, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry, sunny slopes, as well as in salty soils.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon halophilum is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a natural look in a garden. It is also used as a ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon halophilum 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 halophilum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Acantholimon halophilum
Acantholimon halophilum can be found in Turkey.
Acantholimon halophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon halophilum?
Acantholimon halophilum
What are the common names of Acantholimon halophilum?
Salt-loving Acantholimon, or Salt-loving Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon halophilum?
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-2614741: Based on the initial data import
Mumtaz Hussain Bokhari (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bokhari' in the authors string.