Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
multiflorum
ID:
506923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bokhari) Doğan & Akaydın

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 414 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506255

Common Names

  • Acantholimon multiflorum
  • Many-flowered Plume Thistle
  • Many-flowered Plume

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Synonyms

  • Acantholimon spirizianum multiflorum Bokhari [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon multiflorum (also called Many-flowered Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with needle-like leaves and small pink flowers. It is native to Turkey and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon multiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acantholimon multiflorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon multiflorum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Acantholimon multiflorum

Acantholimon multiflorum is native to the Caucasus region.

Acantholimon multiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon multiflorum?

Acantholimon multiflorum

What is the common name of Acantholimon multiflorum?

Multiflorous Acantholimon

Where is Acantholimon multiflorum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

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-2603394: Based on the initial data import
Mumtaz Hussain Bokhari (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bokhari' in the authors string.
Musa Doğan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doğan' in the authors string.
Galip Akaydın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akaydın' in the authors string.