Acantholimon hindukushum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hindukushum
ID:
514000
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mobayen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Rev. Taxon. Acanthol. : 308 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513332
Common Names
- Hindukushum Spurge
- Hindukushum Acantholimon
- Hindukushum Glaucous
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon hindukushum (also called Hindukush 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 hindukushum 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 hindukushum has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, shiny, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Acantholimon hindukushum 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 hindukushum
Acantholimon hindukushum 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 hindukushum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon hindukushum?
Acantholimon hindukushum
What are the common names of Acantholimon hindukushum?
Hindukush Acantholimon, or Hindukush Thrift
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon hindukushum?
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-2614749: Based on the initial data import
Sadegh Mobayen (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mobayen' in the authors string.