Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
kjurendaghi
ID:
514031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meshcheryakov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Turkmensk. S.S.R., Ser. Biol. Nauk 4: 80 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513363

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Kjurendaghi
  • Kjurendaghi Thistle
  • Kjurendaghi Prickly-thistle

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Description

Acantholimon kjurendaghi (also called Kjurendaghi's 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 kjurendaghi 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 jarmilae has small, yellow 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon kjurendaghi is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in spring.

Where to Find Acantholimon kjurendaghi

Acantholimon jarmilae can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Acantholimon kjurendaghi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon jarmilae?

Acantholimon jarmilae

What is the common name of Acantholimon jarmilae?

Jarmila's Spiny Thrift

Where is Acantholimon jarmilae 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,