Acantholimon margaritae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
margaritae
ID:
514074
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korovin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 735 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513406
Common Names
- Acantholimon Margaritae
- Margaritae Acantholimon
- Acantholimon Margaritae
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Acantholimon margaritae (also called Margarita's spiny thrift, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial, with small, spiny leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran, and is found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon margaritae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon margaritae 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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Acantholimon margaritae 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 in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Acantholimon margaritae
Acantholimon margaritae can be found in Turkey.
Acantholimon margaritae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon margaritae?
Acantholimon margaritae
What is the family of Acantholimon margaritae?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the common name of Acantholimon margaritae?
Margarita's Sea-lavender
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-2614820: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.