Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
venustum
ID:
514240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 80 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513572

Common Names

  • Venustum Thrift
  • Venustum Acantholimon
  • Beautiful Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeriastrum assyriacum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Armeriastrum dianthifolium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acantholimon venustum (also called 'Pretty 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 venustum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acantholimon venustum var. assyriacum (Boiss.) Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acantholimon venustum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acantholimon venustum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Acantholimon venustum

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

Acantholimon venustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acantholimon venustum?

Acantholimon venustum

What is the common name of Acantholimon venustum?

Venust prickly thrift

Where is Acantholimon venustum found?

Acantholimon venustum 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