Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
heratense
ID:
513997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 18(2): 55 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513329

Common Names

  • Heratense Spurge
  • Heratense Acantholimon
  • Heratense Glaucous

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Synonyms

  • Armeriastrum heratense Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon heratense (also called Herat Prickly-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Middle East, from Iran to Afghanistan, and grows in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon heratense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a natural look in a garden. It can also be used as a ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon heratense has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, shiny, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon heratense 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 heratense

Acantholimon heratense is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Acantholimon heratense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon heratense?

Acantholimon heratense

What are the common names of Acantholimon heratense?

Herat Acantholimon, or Herat Thrift

What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon heratense?

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,

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