Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
popovii
ID:
595601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lincz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 263 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594933

Common Names

  • Cephalorhizum Popovii
  • Popovii Cephalorhizum
  • Popovii Stonecrop

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Description

Cephalorhizum popovii (also called Popov's cephalorhizum, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is a columnar cactus that grows up to 5 m tall and has a diameter of up to 20 cm. It grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in subtropical and temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalorhizum popovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalorhizum popovii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalorhizum popovii is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cephalorhizum popovii

Cephalorhizum popovii is native to Afghanistan and can be found growing in dry, rocky soils in full sun.

Cephalorhizum popovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalorhizum popovii?

Cephalorhizum popovii

What is the common name of Cephalorhizum popovii?

Popov's Cephalorhizum

What is the natural habitat of Cephalorhizum popovii?

It is found in the mountains of Central Asia

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,

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