Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Rech.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 108: 22 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646349
Common Names
- Macrorrhabdos Dictyolimon
- Dictyolimon Macrorrhabdos
- Macrorrhabdos Dictyoloma
Synonyms
- Statice macrorrhabdos Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos (also called 'Macrorrhabdos Dictyolimon', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.
Where to Find Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos
Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos can be found in India, growing in rocky areas.
Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos?
Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos
What is the common name of Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos?
Large-veined dictyolimon
Where is Dictyolimon macrorrhabdos native to?
India
Species in the Dictyolimon genus
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
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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,