Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
514040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 74 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513372

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Kotschyi
  • Kotschyi Thistle
  • Kotschyi Prickly-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon breviscapum Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Acantholimon kotschyi laxispicatum Bokhari [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum kotschyi Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon kotschyi (also called Kotschy'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 kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon kotschyi has white flowers with a yellow centre and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon kotschyi 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 kotschyi

Acantholimon kotschyi can be found in Turkey and Iran.

Acantholimon kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon kotschyi?

Acantholimon kotschyi

What is the family of Acantholimon kotschyi?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the native range of Acantholimon kotschyi?

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