Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
saravschanicum
ID:
514153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. Obshch. Lyubit. Estestv. Moskovsk. Univ. 34(2): 73 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513485

Common Names

  • Acantholimon Saravschanicum
  • Saravschan Spike
  • Saravschan Thistle

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Description

Acantholimon saravschanicum (also called Saravschan Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It grows in open grasslands and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and grey-green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon saravschanicum 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 saravschanicum has small, pink 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon saravschanicum 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 saravschanicum

Acantholimon saravschanicum can be found in Uzbekistan.

Acantholimon saravschanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon saravschanicum?

Acantholimon saravschanicum

What is the family of Acantholimon saravschanicum?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Acantholimon saravschanicum?

Saravschanic Acantholimon

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