Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ophiocladus
ID:
514103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 108: 126 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513435

Common Names

  • Ophiocladus Thistle
  • Ophiocladus Prickly-thistle
  • Acantholimon Ophiocladus

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Description

Acantholimon ophiocladus (also called Snake-branched 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 ophiocladus 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 ophiocladus 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 ophiocladus 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 ophiocladus

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

Acantholimon ophiocladus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon ophiocladus?

Acantholimon ophiocladus

What is the family of Acantholimon ophiocladus?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Acantholimon ophiocladus?

Snake-branched 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-2614847: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Helene Schiman-Czeika (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiman-Czeika' in the authors string.