Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
rodinii
ID:
556396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 62: 1299 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555728

Common Names

  • Atraphaxis rodinii
  • Rodin's Atraphaxis
  • Rodin Atraphaxis

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Description

Atraphaxis rodinii (also called Rodin's 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 rodinii 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 rodinii has small yellow flowers, with each flower having four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atraphaxis rodinii 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 rodinii

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

Atraphaxis rodinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atraphaxis rodinii?

Atraphaxis rodinii

What is the common name of Atraphaxis rodinii?

Rodin's atraphaxis

What is the natural habitat of Atraphaxis rodinii?

Tropical forests of 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