Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
nikitinii
ID:
514097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lincz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 742 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513429

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Nikitinii
  • Nikitinii Thistle
  • Nikitinii Prickly-thistle

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Description

Acantholimon nikitinii (also called Nikitin'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 nikitinii 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 nikitinii 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 nikitinii 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 nikitinii

Acantholimon nikitinii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Acantholimon nikitinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon nikitinii?

Acantholimon nikitinii

What is the family of Acantholimon nikitinii?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Acantholimon nikitinii?

Nikitin'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,

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