Acantholimon scorpius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scorpius
ID:
514170
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 81 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513502
Common Names
- Acantholimon Scorpius
- Scorpion Spike
- Scorpion Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Acantholimon ferox Boiss. [unknown]
- Acantholimon scorpioideum St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Acantholimon scorpius balutchii Mobayen [unknown]
- Armeriastrum ferox Kuntze [unknown]
- Armeriastrum incomptum Kuntze [unknown]
- Armeriastrum leucacanthum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acantholimon scorpius (also called Scorpion Spurge, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in rocky, dry areas and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon scorpius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acantholimon scorpius is a small, yellow flower head, which is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon scorpius is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or seed.
Where to Find Acantholimon scorpius
Acantholimon scorpius can be found in the Caucasus mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Acantholimon scorpius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon scorpius?
Acantholimon scorpius
What is the family of Acantholimon scorpius?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the common name of Acantholimon scorpius?
Scorpius 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2614910: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.