Acantholimon reflexifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexifolium
ID:
514138
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bokhari
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 297 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513470
Common Names
- Acantholimon Reflexifolium
- Reflexed Spike
- Reflexed Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon reflexifolium (also called Reflexed-leaved Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon reflexifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon reflexifolium has small, yellow 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 reflexifolium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 cm (4 in) tall and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acantholimon reflexifolium
Acantholimon reflexifolium can be found in the western parts of Iran.
Acantholimon reflexifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon reflexifolium?
Acantholimon reflexifolium
What type of plant is Acantholimon reflexifolium?
Acantholimon reflexifolium is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon reflexifolium?
Acantholimon reflexifolium 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-2614879: Based on the initial data import
Mumtaz Hussain Bokhari (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bokhari' in the authors string.