Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
556387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 56: 33 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555719

Common Names

  • Atraphaxis macrocarpa
  • Bigseed Atraphaxis
  • Kazakh Atraphaxis

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Description

Atraphaxis macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Atraphaxis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft) and has small, yellow-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Atraphaxis macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atraphaxis macrocarpa has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atraphaxis macrocarpa is a slow-growing evergreen tree, native to Tasmania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained cutting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Atraphaxis macrocarpa

Atraphaxis macrocarpa can be found in Central Asia, particularly in Iran and Afghanistan.

Atraphaxis macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atraphaxis macrocarpa?

Atraphaxis macrocarpa

What is the family of Atraphaxis macrocarpa?

Polygonaceae

Where is Atraphaxis macrocarpa found?

Central Asia

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 kew-2664962: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Helene Schiman-Czeika (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiman-Czeika' in the authors string.