Acantholimon procumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
514123
Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerniak.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 44: 97. 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513455
Common Names
- Acantholimon Procumbens
- Crawling Spike
- Crawling Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon procumbens (also called 'Prostrate Thrift' and 'Prostrate Plume', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and linear leaves, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon procumbens is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as to treat gastrointestinal disorders and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon procumbens has small, purple flowers that are held in dense clusters on the ends of the stems. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon procumbens 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 procumbens
Acantholimon procumbens can be found in the western parts of Iran.
Acantholimon procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon procumbens?
Acantholimon procumbens
What type of plant is Acantholimon procumbens?
Acantholimon procumbens is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon procumbens?
Acantholimon procumbens is native to the mountains of the Caucasus region
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-2614865: Based on the initial data import
Ekaterina Georgiewna Czerniakowska (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerniak.' in the authors string.