Acantholimon hypochaerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypochaerum
ID:
514012
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mobayen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 74 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513344
Common Names
- Acantholimon Hypochaerum
- Hypochaerum Thistle
- Hypochaerum Prickly-thistle
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- Acantholimon hypochoerum Bokhari [unknown]
- Acantholimon hypochoerum erythraea Mobayen [unknown]
- Acantholimon sintenisii Hausskn. [unknown]
Description
Acantholimon hypochaerum (also called Hypochaer 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 hypochaerum 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 hypochaerum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon hypochaerum 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 hypochaerum
Acantholimon hypochaerum can be found in the western parts of Iran.
Acantholimon hypochaerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon hypochaerum?
Acantholimon hypochaerum
What is the common name of Acantholimon hypochaerum?
Low Spiny Thrift
Where is Acantholimon hypochaerum native to?
Turkey
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-2614760: Based on the initial data import
Sadegh Mobayen (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mobayen' in the authors string.