Acantholimon stocksii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stocksii
ID:
514193
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 63 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513525
Common Names
- Stocksii Thistle
- Stocksii Prickly-thistle
- Acantholimon Stocksii
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- Acantholimon stocksii auriculatum Mobayen [unknown]
- Armeriastrum stocksii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acantholimon stocksii (also called Stocks 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 stocksii 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
Acantholimon stocksii has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
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Acantholimon stocksii 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 stocksii
Acantholimon stocksii can be found in the Caucasus mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Acantholimon stocksii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon stocksii?
Acantholimon stocksii
What is the family of Acantholimon stocksii?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the common name of Acantholimon stocksii?
Stocks' 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-2614932: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.