Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
narynense
ID:
514093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazkov

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 90: 1895 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513425

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Narynense
  • Narynense Thistle
  • Narynense Prickly-thistle

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Description

Acantholimon narynense (also called Naryn'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 narynense 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 narynense is a white or pinkish-white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon narynense is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Acantholimon narynense

Acantholimon narynense can be found in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Acantholimon narynense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon narynense?

Acantholimon narynense

What is the family of Acantholimon narynense?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Acantholimon narynense?

Naryn 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