Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
turcicum
ID:
514230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doğan & Akaydın

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Pl. Sci. 51: 232 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513562

Common Names

  • Turcicum Acantholimon
  • Acantholimon turcicum
  • Turcicum's Acantholimon

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Description

Acantholimon turcicum (also called 'Turkish Plume-Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It has a woody rootstock and grows to a height of 30-50 cm. Its leaves are greyish-green and covered in a dense tomentum. Its flowers are white, pink or purple and are borne in a capitulum.

Uses & Benefits

Acantholimon turcicum 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 turcicum has bright yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon turcicum 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 turcicum

Acantholimon turcicum can be found in rocky areas in the mountains of Turkey.

Acantholimon turcicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon turcicum?

Acantholimon turcicum

What is the common name of Acantholimon turcicum?

Turkish prickly thrift

Where is Acantholimon turcicum found?

Acantholimon turcicum is found in the Mediterranean 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-2614967: Based on the initial data import
Musa Doğan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doğan' in the authors string.
Galip Akaydın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akaydın' in the authors string.