Acantholimon virens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
514245
Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerniak.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 737 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513577
Common Names
- Virens Thrift
- Virens Acantholimon
- Green Thrift
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon virens (also called 'Green 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 virens is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon virens 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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Acantholimon virens 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 virens
Acantholimon virens can be found in rocky areas in the mountains of Turkey.
Acantholimon virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon virens?
Acantholimon virens
What is the common name of Acantholimon virens?
Green prickly thrift
Where is Acantholimon virens found?
Acantholimon virens 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-2614980: Based on the initial data import
Ekaterina Georgiewna Czerniakowska (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerniak.' in the authors string.