Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
arianum
ID:
1044063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grigorj.) T.M.Schust. & Reveal

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1663 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043401

Common Names

  • Atraphaxis arianum
  • Arian Atraphaxis
  • Arian's Atraphaxis

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Description

Atraphaxis arianum (also called Arian Atraphaxis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central Asia. It typically grows in dry steppes, rocky slopes, and other arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Atraphaxis arianum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atraphaxis arianum has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atraphaxis arianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Atraphaxis arianum

Atraphaxis arianum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100377077: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
A.Ya. Grigorjevskaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grigorj.' in the authors string.
Tanja Schuster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Schust.' in the authors string.