Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
spinosa
ID:
556399

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 745 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555731

Common Names

  • Atraphaxis spinosa
  • Spiny Atraphaxis
  • Spiny Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Atraphaxis afghanica Meisn. [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis calvertii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis candida Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis crassifolia Agardh [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis densiflora K.Koch [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis fischeri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis kerelinii Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis replicata Lam. [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis spinosa angustifolia Chang Y.Yang & Y.L.Han [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis spinosa glauca Boiss. [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis spinosa rotundifolia Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Atraphaxis spinosa (also called Spiny 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 spinosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atraphaxis spinosa var. sinaica Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atraphaxis spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa

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

Atraphaxis spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atraphaxis spinosa?

Atraphaxis spinosa

What is the common name of Atraphaxis spinosa?

Spiny atraphaxis

What is the natural habitat of Atraphaxis spinosa?

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