Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
514050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 18(2): 28 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513382

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Laxiflorum
  • Laxiflorum Thistle
  • Laxiflorum Prickly-thistle

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon venustum laxiflorum Bokhari [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum laxiflorum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon laxiflorum (also called 'Loose-Flowered Thrift' and 'Loose-Flowered Plume', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and linear leaves, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon laxiflorum 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 laxiflorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 cm (4 in) tall and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Acantholimon laxiflorum

Acantholimon laxiflorum can be found in Turkey.

Acantholimon laxiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon laxiflorum?

Acantholimon laxiflorum

What is the family of Acantholimon laxiflorum?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the native range of Acantholimon laxiflorum?

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-2614798: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.