Acantholimon mikeschinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mikeschinii
ID:
514078
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lincz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 733 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513410
Common Names
- Acantholimon Mikeschinii
- Mikeschinii Acantholimon
- Acantholimon Mikeschinii
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Acantholimon mikeschinii (also called Mikeschin'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 mikeschinii 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
The flower of Acantholimon mikeschinii is a small, yellow flower head, which is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.
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Acantholimon mikeschinii 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 mikeschinii
Acantholimon mikeschinii can be found in Turkey.
Acantholimon mikeschinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon mikeschinii?
Acantholimon mikeschinii
What is the family of Acantholimon mikeschinii?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the common name of Acantholimon mikeschinii?
Mikeschin'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-2614824: Based on the initial data import
Igor Linchevski (1908-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lincz.' in the authors string.