Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
korolkovii
ID:
514038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Korovin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 363 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513370

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Korolkovii
  • Korolkovii Thistle
  • Korolkovii Prickly-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon alatavicum korolkovii Regel [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon korolkovii (also called Korolkov's Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon korolkovii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon korolkovii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon korolkovii 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 korolkovii

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

Acantholimon korolkovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon korolkovii?

Acantholimon korolkovii

What is the family of Acantholimon korolkovii?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the native range of Acantholimon korolkovii?

Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria

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-2614786: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.