Acantholimon zaeifii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zaeifii
ID:
514254
Status:
valid
Authors:
Assadi
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 10: 154 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513586
Common Names
- Zaeifii Thrift
- Zaeifii Acantholimon
- Zaeifi's Thrift
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon zaeifii (also called Zaeifi's prickly thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Turkey and Iran. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, and can reach up to 40 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon zaeifii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color and texture to any garden. It is also a great choice for rock gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon zaeifii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon zaeifii 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 zaeifii
Acantholimon zaeifii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Acantholimon zaeifii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon zaeifii?
Acantholimon zaeifii
What is the common name of Acantholimon zaeifii?
Zaeifi's prickly thrift
Where is Acantholimon zaeifii found?
Acantholimon zaeifii 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-2614989: Based on the initial data import
Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.