Status:
valid
Authors:
Lincz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 740 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513550
Common Names
- Titovii Acantholimon
- Acantholimon titovii
- Titovii's Acantholimon
Description
Acantholimon titovii (also called Titov's Acantholimon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the deserts of Central Asia. It grows to a height of around 30 cm and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in steppe and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon titovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon titovii has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon titovii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, needle-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or division. Cuttings may also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Acantholimon titovii
Acantholimon titovii can be found in dry grasslands and steppes in Central Asia.
Acantholimon titovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon titovii?
Acantholimon titovii
What is the common name of Acantholimon titovii?
Titov's Acantholimon
What is the natural habitat of Acantholimon titovii?
It is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
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,